Pinchot Trail Trailhead — Attraction in Thornhurst Township

My wife & I were so excited to hike this trail to the Choke creek falls. we were disappointed how overrated it is.

The trail is rated as easy, "For beginners," that is absolutely untrue. In many sections, the trail is rocky & very muddy.

After a 3 hour hike, we couldn't find the falls. We gave up & settled at the 4th campsite we saw. The biggest issue we had was that all the campsites sit directly on the trail.

Hikers walk on your site while your eating or hanging out watching your fire. It is ridiculous & rude that people walk a little off trail & decide to invade your space. We had plans to hike the northern part, but after what we experienced, we won't...

Very nice trail. Could use some minor maintenance along parts of it. Some of the trail was beginning to be slightly overgrown. Campsites were nice and had plenty of tent locations as well as perfect trees for tossing up the hammock. Be careful when going after heavy rain. Much of the trail was pretty flooded which made for some very wet boots. The fire tower in the center of the park offers a beautiful view of the area. I would highly recommend giving...

Great place for hiking! Narrow trails so bring a mask!! Also, I suggest a trail map or an app. If you get to the end of the Powder Magazine Trail on Pittston Rd, and want to get back to your vehicle, walk to the right, south, I believe, on Pittston Rd. for about 1/4 mile. Then turn right on Bear Lake Rd. And walk 1/4 mile to the...