Pinchot Trail

Picturesque Choke Creek along the southern loop of the Pinchot Trail

The Pinchot Trail System was built by the Sierra Club’s Northeast Pennsylvania Group through Pinchot State Forest (previously named Lackawanna State Forest) in the southernmost corner of Lackawanna County. This loop trail is excellent for a beginner’s backpacking trip or for day hikes. There are a few steep grades and numerous creeks and swamps on terrain typical of the Pocono Plateau. A side trail leads to Pine Hill Lookout, with beautiful 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape. The areas of Painter Creek and Choke Creek are particularly beautiful, and there is also good cross-country skiing on the trail. Overnight camping is permitted throughout the trail, per area guidelines. A no-fee camping permit is required and can be obtained from the state forest office.

To reach the Pinchot Trail, take Exit 178 off I-81, and follow PA 315 through Dupont (away from the airport). After 1.1 miles, turn left at the traffic light onto Suscon Road and continue for 12.2 miles. The trailhead is on the left side of the highway, about 1 mile east of the county line.

For information and maps of the Pinchot Trail System, contact:
Pinchot State Forest
401 Samters Building
101 Penn Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 963-4561
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/pinchot/index.htm

►DCNR Pinchot State Forest Information
►DCNR Pinchot Trail Information
►PAHikes Trip Reports on the Pinchot Trail

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