Things to Do around Forksville

The Forksville region offers opportunities for hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging. It is known for its rugged natural beauty, including extensive hardwood forests and scenic waterways like Loyalsock Creek.

Primary hiking areas include Worlds End State Park and the surrounding Loyalsock State Forest. These areas feature hundreds of miles of trails, leading to waterfalls, overlooks, and unique rock formations. For more information, refer to Hiking around Forksville.

The Loyalsock Trail is a challenging 59.2-mile (95.3 km) backpacking trail that traverses Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest. Another notable trail is the Old Logger's Path, a 27-mile (43.5 km) loop trail within Loyalsock State Forest.

Worlds End State Park features the Loyalsock Creek, known for its swimming beach and unique rock formations called "The Haystacks." Visitors can also find numerous waterfalls, including High Rock Falls and Ketchum Run Falls, and panoramic views from Canyon Vista and High Knob Overlook.

Worlds End State Park offers trails suitable for various skill levels, including some that are less strenuous. For specific recommendations on easier routes, consult the Easy hikes around Forksville guide.

The region offers diverse terrain for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Loyalsock State Forest has over 130 miles (209 km) of public use roads and fire roads suitable for touring, and approximately 19 mountain biking trails. Find more details in Cycling around Forksville and Road Cycling Routes around Forksville.

Electric bikes (e-bikes) are permitted on approved mountain bike trails and roads within the Loyalsock State Forest. They must meet specific criteria to be allowed.

Generally, permits are not required for day hiking or cycling on established trails and roads in Worlds End State Park or Loyalsock State Forest. However, specific regulations may apply for certain activities or overnight stays.

Dogs are generally permitted on trails in Worlds End State Park and Loyalsock State Forest, provided they are leashed. Visitors should always check specific park regulations for any restricted areas or updated policies.

The Forksville Covered Bridge is a historic landmark over the Loyalsock Creek. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains open to auto traffic, adding to the scenic charm of the borough.

The Forksville region features 2 routes across various sports, with more than 100 visitors sharing their experiences. These routes have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

The extensive network of trails and scenic roads in the Forksville area provides numerous routes suitable for jogging and trail running. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Forksville guide.

The park office for Worlds End State Park can be reached by phone at 570-924-3287. This number can be used for inquiries regarding park facilities, conditions, or specific regulations.