The 3.1-Mile Marion Brooks Trail Leads Hikers To The Most Spectacular Fall Foliage In Pennsylvania
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 03, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth Price-Williams has lived in more than half a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocides from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
So many little things make fall so magical. Leaves crunching beneath our feet. A golden sun that adds a fairy-tale tint to the foliage. Early sunsets. And…the fall foliage that often takes our breath away with its awe-inspiring beauty. One of the best ways for us to savor every moment of the fall foliage is to set off on a scenic hike. This trail in Weedville, Pennsylvania leads to some of the most spectacular fall foliage in the state.
Nestled within the 50,000-acre Quehanna Wild Area, the substantially smaller 975-acre Marion Brook Natural Area is perhaps best known for its white birch forest and elk population.
One of the best ways to explore this pristine natural area, the Marion Brooks Loop Trail meanders just over three miles and promises some of Pennsylvania's most stunning natural scenery.
Dogs are allowed on the trail. However, keep your pup leashed, and be on the lookout for ticks.
You might not run into any other hikers along this predominately flat path, but you likely will cross paths with local wildlife. The forest is home to elk, deer, turkey, and even bears.
Have you followed the Marion Brooks Loop Trail in Weedville, Pennsylvania during the fall? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Then take a peek at the almost otherworldly destinations in Pennsylvania (including Quehanna Wild Area) that are worth a visit.
Can’t get enough of the gorgeous fall foliage? Check out more of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania. Stop by AllTrails to find a comprehensive list.
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