The Top 12 Attractions in Lycoming County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Lycoming County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Lycoming County is a region where 12
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
You can park here along PA 44 to access the Black Forest Trail, Ruth Will Ski Trail, Naval Run Trail, and others. The parking lot is a small gravel pull-off along the main road.
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Loyalsock State Forest spans over 114,000 acres, with nearly 200 miles of marked and unmarked trails that pass waterfalls, canyons, and dense forests. Much of this land is left from …
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The Lycoming Creek Bikeway is a paved rail trail in the Williamsport area. It's 5 miles in one direction and jumps back and forth over the creek several times. This …
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The trail winds through a spectacular “rock city”—a labyrinth of massive, moss-covered boulders. The forest is old and quiet, full of ferns and an eerie stillness.
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The Hotel is right by the trailhead to the Black Forest Trail, and serves breakfast for hotel guests. The restaurant is usually open to the public from approximately 12pm to …
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It is a steep hike up and a steep hike down, but the views from Smith's Knob are worth it! This symmetrical peak rises steeply above the surrounding landscape, with …
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This is a great spot to fill up on water before climbing either Naval or Hemlock Mountain, both of which have dry campsites at their summits.
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The summit of Hemlock Mountain has one of the best views on the entire Black Forest Trail. There is a dry campsite at the top near the lookout with great flat spots to lay your tent.
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The Black Forest Trail follows orange blazes for its entire 42-mile length. Here it intersects with the old Gas Line Trail.
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You look north from here across a forest of white birch trees falling down the mountain toward Little Slate Run.
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