Discover the ‘Pennsylvania Grand Canyon,’ a 47-mile-long Gorge With Breathtaking Scenery in the Northeast

Brace yourself for jaw-dropping views without the desert heat.

By Anthony Fredericks

Published on October 27, 2026

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Aerial view of fall foliage in Pine Creek Rail Trail. Credit: Posnov/Getty Images

Pennsylvania is made up of 125 state parks distributed across nearly all of its 67 counties. That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.

I’ve visited, hiked, picnicked, or camped in 70 of those state parks over the years, and, in my estimation, two of the most iconic bracket a dramatic geological wonder in north-central Pennsylvania—a sprawling geography known as the “Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.” Although you won’t find any mule trips down to the bottom of this remarkable abyss, you will discover scenery that will quickly deplete the battery on your cell phone long before you…