Swallow Falls State Park

Outside of Oakland is Swallow Hills State Park. The Youghiogheny River flows right through the park’s borders, creating lots of stunning rapids and beautiful gorges. A highlight of any visit to Swallow Falls State Park is the Muddy Creek Falls, a 50-foot waterfall that makes a serious splash. An easy one-mile hike takes you to the falls, and you’ll pass through beautiful hemlock trees along the way. If you’re in the mood for a longer, more strenuous hike, you can walk from Swallow Falls to Herrington Manor State Park, a clearly marked hike that is just longer than five miles.