Spruce Swamp Natural Area is an 87-acre glacial bog that is home to native spruce, balsam fir, and tamarack. The reserve is also a known habitat for a few Pennsylvania Plant Species of Concern. Quiet and tranquil, it's a great place to escape to.

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1. Pinchot Trail: South loop — Pinchot State Forest

21.3km

05:39

210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Choke Creek Falls – Spruce Swamp Natural Area loop from Thornhurst

11.1km

02:56

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 540 m

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Friday 6 February

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-14°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Spruce Swamp Natural Area

1. Pinchot Trail: South loop — Pinchot State Forest

2. Choke Creek Falls – Spruce Swamp Natural Area loop from Thornhurst

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