Our area has a number of great hiking trails. Here are some within a 30-minute drive from Wilkes University.
Seven Tubs external website
Many great short hikes and the naturally carved gorges are spectacular. You can keep things short or a full loop that is around 3 miles.
Frances Slocum State Park external website
Beautiful lake, great hiking.
Hickory Run State Park external website
This park has a lot to offer but the boulder field is by far what it is most well known for.
Nescopeck State Park external website
A number of available trails and nothing too challenging.
Moon Lake State Forest
A number of trails and a good place to mountain bike.
Other Trails/Parks Further From Wilkes
Other trails/parks outside of a 30 minute drive from Wilkes University include Pinchot Trail, the Lehigh Gorge, Ricketts Glen, Hawk Mountain, D&H Rail Trail, Lackawanna State Park, Delaware Water Gap (Mt. Minsi & Mt. Tammany), and Francis Walter Dam.