Hiking just might be one of the most unique activities in all of PA. After all, no matter what trail we hike – whether it’s easy or difficult, long or short – we never know just what we’re going to encounter. We might pass 200-year-old trees, cross a historic covered bridge, or come across mysterious ruins. If you’re a fan of ruins and the past, you’ll likely fall head over heels on Devil’s Hole Trail in Pennsylvania.
Expect a bit of a challenge along the 3.1-mile trail that meanders through State Game Lands Number 221 in Cresco.
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The trail has earned a moderate rating because it’s not marked and you’ll have to cross streams several times. Old or waterproof shoes are the way to go on this trek.
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Be prepared for rocky terrain and a bit of mystery. You’ll come across ruins, although no one really knows what they once were.
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Some say the multi-story building might have been a speakeasy or maybe even a ski lodge that met its demise sometime in the mid-20th century.
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Whatever it was, today, hikers can check out its many remains, from a massive boiler to a furnace.
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Snap some photos, and maybe even allow your imagination to run wild with possibilities as to what the remains could have been.
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Your journey will also lead you to small but breathtaking waterfalls, and you might…
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Run across an assortment of local wildlife. Some hikers have even seen bears as they followed the rocky path.
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If you plan to hike the trail, prepare to get wet during the stream crossings. Cell service may also be spotty or non-existent.
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Find a trail map and more information on Devil’s Hole Trail on All Trails.
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Have you hiked the Devil’s Hole Trail in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For another one-of-a-kind adventure, meander through an old-growth forest at Henry’s Woods at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Nazareth.
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Address: State Game Lands Number 221, Cresco, PA 18326, USA
