skunksylvania’s Trip Reports
Explore 44 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, skunksylvania
Stony Peak & Twin Top Peak
Susquehannock State Forest
Abbott, PA
Abbott, PA
4.0
miles
/ 6.4 km
August 11, 2023
Hiked out to watch the Perseid Meteor showers with Devin and Dustin. The stars were stunning, we witnessed 4 or 5 fireballs. Planned on spending the night but hiked out ~130am when we started seeing lightning to the west.
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Cavanaugh Nature Trail
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
0.6
miles
/ 1.0 km
August 22, 2023
Love this little area. Spotted some rabbits and a skunk.
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Shin Hollow Vista
Tioga State Forest
Westfield, PA
Westfield, PA
2.8
miles
/ 4.5 km
August 18, 2023
The pipeline had been recently mowed offering a very nice walk from the road out to the vista. Easy and relatively quick hike with a sweet view!
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Balanced Rock Vista Hike
Tiadaghton State Forest
Waterville, PA
Waterville, PA
1.6
miles
/ 2.6 km
August 21, 2023
Probably the hardest <2 mile hike I've ever done. My clothes were soaked as if I had went swimming when we got out of the woods. Absolutely phenomenal view from up above balanced rock tho!
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Lakeside Trail
Hills Creek State Park
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
3.3
miles
/ 5.3 km
August 20, 2023
This trail is always extremely well maintained. Nice choice for a hot day as most of the trail is well shaded and flat.
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Houselander Mountain
Tiadaghton State Forest
Ramsey, PA
Ramsey, PA
3.8
miles
/ 6.1 km
August 28, 2023
Parking was not as bad as expected, I thought there was plenty of space by the side of the road. Downed trees and falling rocks make the first 2/10ths of a mile pretty sketchy. Even though you are following blazes I'd describe the start of the hike as guided bushwhacking, at least in summer. Amazing views up top! Saw a lot of interesting fungus along this trail as well.
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Sand Run Falls Hike
Tioga State Forest
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
3.5
miles
/ 5.6 km
January 31, 2023
Waterfall was roaring! The only challenging part of this hike was the final descent down to the waterfall. The bank you have to descend with the aid of a guide rope can be very icy. In the winter, even if there is no snow and ice elsewhere, I recommend bringing yaktrax/spikes along just in case you need them for this sketchy spot.
We got a little fire going in the pit and warmed up listening to the sound of the water until the sun was about to set. What's better than a campfire right by a gorgeous waterfall!?
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Hilborn Loop
State Game Lands 68
Slate Run, PA
Slate Run, PA
7.3
miles
/ 11.7 km
January 26, 2023
Views on views on views! Highly recommended, but the "hard" rating should not be taken lightly. This hike kicked my butt, took a few days for the legs to fully recover.
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Paint Run Falls & Dave's Waterfall Paradise
State Game Lands 268
Morris, PA
Morris, PA
2.6
miles
/ 4.2 km
November 21, 2022
Paint run is a hidden gem! Dustin solo hiked in on the 20th and lost his glasses in the water. We returned the next day and he found them almost immediately! Accessing the falls in the winter is probably gonna require you to slide down on your rump. Need to remember to bring a rope!
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Fall Brook Falls Trail
Tioga State Forest
Blossburg, PA
Blossburg, PA
0.8
miles
/ 1.3 km
November 15, 2022
Gushin!
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Tauschers Loop Trail
Hills Creek State Park
Wellsboro, PA
Wellsboro, PA
1.4
miles
/ 2.3 km
October 15, 2022
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