During the 2020 Covid months, I hiked close to home, combining 2 trails for a 300 mile trek. The experience gave me an appreciation of our forests, waterways, towns, and history.

Hiking goal met: gentle trek and views of Pennsylvania fall foliage.

The Sunset Rocks – PA Appalachian Trail 8.2 mile loop in Michaux State Forest includes some rocky terrian, a view, boulders for climbing, the AT half point and Toms Run creek.

I connected the Appalachian, Hosack Run and Locust Gap trails to create a 7.5 mile loop through beautiful rhododendron groves in Michaux State Forest.

The Mason Dixon Trail travels along the Susquehanna River in southeast York County. Streams and water falls along the pathway make this trail beautiful!

Climbing rocks makes me feel like a kid. The White Rocks Trail near Boiling Springs is a short fun rock-scramble trail.