Oct 24-25 PA Foliage Hikes & Worlds End State Park $239 (1 Night+Transport)

WORLDS END STATE PARK

Nestled in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, Worlds End State Park is a 780-acre wilderness destination surrounded by the Loyalsock State Forest. The park sits within a scenic valley carved by Loyalsock Creek and is known for its rugged mountains, forested landscapes, waterfalls, and panoramic overlooks. Popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, and photography, making it one of the most picturesque parks in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains region.

Official Park Website: Worlds End State Park

LEONARD HARRISON STATE PARK

Located on the eastern rim of Pine Creek Gorge, Leonard Harrison State Park offers some of the most famous views of the "Pennsylvania Grand Canyon." The 585-acre park features scenic overlooks, a visitor center, modern facilities, and access to hiking trails that descend into the gorge. Its dramatic canyon vistas and well-developed amenities make it one of the premier sightseeing destinations in north-central Pennsylvania.

Official Park Website: Leonard Harrison State Park

COLTON POINT STATE PARK

Perched on the western rim of Pine Creek Gorge, Colton Point State Park provides a more rustic and secluded experience than its sister park, Leonard Harrison. Covering 368 acres, the park is known for its rugged overlooks, many built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, which offer sweeping views of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. Visitors enjoy hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and experiencing the park's quiet, natural atmosphere.

Official Park Website: Colton Point State Park

LODGING

We will be staying in a house near Worlds End State Park, 4 bedrooms, 6 beds (4 queen/double beds, 2 single beds), 3 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, & a living room. We will max out at 10 people. The house is 35 minutes drive from Worlds End State Park.

Features: Private balcony, outdoor furniture, indoor fireplace, free WiFi, board game, washer, dryer, microwave, coffee maker

Essential Provided: Towels, bed sheets, shampoo, conditioner, soap and toilet paper

DEPARTURE/RETURN SCHEDULE

Depart Date: Shown above. Please arrive 15 minutes earlier. Van will depart sharply on time with or without you.

Depart 6:00 AM from Queens (NEW): (Northeast Corner of 39th Ave & College Point Blvd) 133-03 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354 (Map). Subway lines (Main St-Flushing): 7. (1/2 block from Asian Jewels)

Depart 6:40 AM from NYC: (Starbucks: Southwest Corner of 43rd St and 9th Ave) 593 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Map) Subway lines (Times Sq-42 St): A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, S.

Depart 6:50 AM from NJ (NEW): (Lincoln Harbor Station) Meetup here: QX6G+H9 Weehawken Township, NJ 07086 (Map) near Lincoln Tunnel. Take Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) (Light Rail System Map). It is easy for those in Jersey City to come to this stop.

Return Date/Time: Depart on Sunday around 3:00 PM and expect to arrive at NJ at 8:45 PM, NYC at 9:00 PM & Queens at 9:45 PM

TENTATIVE PLAN (Plan may vary depending on weather among other factors)

SATURDAY (10/24)

10:45 AM - Arrive at Worlds End State Park.

11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Main Hike: Loyalsock + Double Run Nature + Link Trail + Canyon Vista Loop

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/pennsylvania/loyal-sock-double-run-nature-link-trail-and-canyon-vista-loop

Allow:

• 7.3 miles (Loop); 1,456 ft gain; Hard; 4 to 5 hours;
• lunch/snack on trail;
• plenty of photo stops

Highlights:

• Canyon Vista
• Warren's Window
• Cottonwood Falls
• Double Run cascades
• Loyalsock Trail ridge sections
• Peak foliage views

3:30 PM - Drive to Eagles Mere

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Explore Eagles Mere

5:30 PM - High Knob sunset

7:00 PM - Grocery shopping before arriving at house

SUNDAY (10/25)

PA Grand Canyon Day

8:30 AM - Drive to Leonard Harrison State Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Leonard Harrison Overlook

• Classic Pennsylvania Grand Canyon view
• Most famous vista in Pine Creek Gorge

Easy walks from parking lots.

Turkey Path (partial hike)

• 2 miles roundtrip; 692 ftl gain; Moderate; 1.5 hours
• Highlights: Canyon rim views; Waterfalls; Dramatic descent into the gorge

AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/pennsylvania/turkey-path

Alternatively, in slippery conditions, we simply hike the upper overlook section.

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