Hiking trail · McHenry Township, Lycoming County
Golden Eagle Trail
Short but steep, this loop of about nine miles above Pine Creek climbs to a string of vistas before following a stream back down through the woods.
What you will find
- Hiking trails
- Scenic views
Make a day of it
Nearby
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Black Forest Trail
Steep climbs out of deep hollows lead to wide vistas over the Pine Creek valley on this hard 42-mile loop near Slate Run.
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Hyner Run State Park
A swimming pool and campground tucked into a narrow mountain hollow, with the vast Sproul State Forest all around and the winding climb to Hyner View close by.
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Pine Creek Rail Trail
A 62-mile crushed-stone rail trail along Pine Creek, running through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon and past small villages, with eagles overhead and the creek for company.
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Upper Pine Bottom State Park
Picnic tables beside a trout stream make this shady pull-off a handy trailhead into the steep backcountry of the Tiadaghton State Forest.
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Little Pine State Park
A mountain lake on Little Pine Creek, cradled by steep forested ridges, with a beach, campground and trails climbing to views over the Pine Creek country.
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Hyner View State Park
A stone-walled overlook perched high above the West Branch of the Susquehanna, with a sweeping view up and down the river valley and a launch ramp used by hang gliders.
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