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Hiking Near Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Kurmes Preserve North Trail

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Kurmes Preserve North Trail

Birding
easy
1.54 mi
+134 ft
Rattlesnake Falls

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Rattlesnake Falls

River/Creek
easy
2.28 mi
+359 ft
Mount Wismer Loop

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Mount Wismer Loop

Fall Colors
easy
1.92 mi
+411 ft
Stone Trail and Boundary Trail Loop

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Stone Trail and Boundary Trail Loop

Less Crowded
easy
3.9 mi
+216 ft
Little Falls Trail

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Little Falls Trail

Family Friendly
easy
0.82 mi
+64 ft
Mount Minsi Loop

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Mount Minsi Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
4.84 mi
+1,063 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Thunder Swamp Trail

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Thunder Swamp Trail

Commonly Backpacked
extreme
31.67 mi
+2,178 ft
Mount Tammany and Sunfish Pond Loop

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Mount Tammany and Sunfish Pond Loop

Lake
strenuous
11.23 mi
+2,333 ft
Sunfish Pond via Mt. Tammany Fire Road

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Sunfish Pond via Mt. Tammany Fire Road

Fall Colors
strenuous
10.35 mi
+1,524 ft
Appalachian Trail - Stokes S.F. South

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Appalachian Trail - Stokes S.F. South

Lake
strenuous
10.61 mi
+1,385 ft
South Stokes Loop

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South Stokes Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
10.13 mi
+1,219 ft
Stokes State Forest Loop

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Stokes State Forest Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
10.44 mi
+986 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

North/South Loop

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North/South Loop

Views
moderate
5.64 mi
+884 ft
Lakeside Trail

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Lakeside Trail

Lake
easy
5.06 mi
+148 ft
Appalachian Trail: Wind Gap to Fox Gap

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Appalachian Trail: Wind Gap to Fox Gap

Views
moderate
8.3 mi
+896 ft
Tower-Bear Wallow-Hemlock-Lower Lake Trail Loop

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Tower-Bear Wallow-Hemlock-Lower Lake Trail Loop

Birding
moderate
5.44 mi
+258 ft
Appalachian Trail - Mount Minsi

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Appalachian Trail - Mount Minsi

Views
moderate
6.34 mi
+576 ft
Appalachian Trail - Fox Gap to Columbia Gas Pipeline

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Appalachian Trail - Fox Gap to Columbia Gas Pipeline

Fall Colors
moderate
5.19 mi
+870 ft