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The Quehanna Trail passes some of the most remote and beautiful wild areas in Pennsylvania, traditional home to the Susquehannock people, from which the trail name is derived. Often hiked as a full 75-mile through hike, those with less time can easily do a day hike on some sections, or connect with other trails in the area for a shorter backpacking trip. The northern section is especially well known for being home to one of the eastern United States' largest herd of elk.

Laurel Run flows for 16.5 miles before joining Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek and eventually the Susquehanna River. It is dammed near its mid point by Parker Dam, which is the center of Park Dam State Park.

The area around Medix Run and Benezette is known as "Elk Country" and it is home to one of the largest herd of elk in the eastern US. You'll want to have your camera and/or binoculars at the ready while hiking through the hills and meadows around here.

Originally called Paige Run Natural Area, the 917-acre Marion Brooks Natural Area was renamed in 1975 after a local environmentalist. Within its boundaries is one of the largest stands of white birch trees in the eastern US.

If you head south for half a mile after hitting Red Run Road you'll find Table Falls. The small, 6-foot high waterfall is a great pit-stop along the trail, and if you explore upstream a short distance you'll find a few other small waterfalls.