Lake Wallenpaupack is a delightful spot to visit when you are in the Pennsylvania Poconos, and is one of the nicest lakes in the area. It is famous for being a “man-made” lake, and it was built in 1927 for hydroelectric power usage. 

It borders the town of Hawley, and is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. If you are driving up from Philadelphia, you can expect a two and a half hour drive. This gorgeous lake also is an amazing place to enjoy swimming, and if you are interested in that, I would recommend visiting the Palmyra Township Public Beach.

If you enjoy scenic walks or hikes, you will want to check out the Wallenpaupack Lake Trail. This is definitely more of a leisurely type of hike, and you can find parking for it right at the intersection of Route 6 and 507. I would personally recommend doing this hike close to sunset for some pretty spectacular views, and there are several benches that along the trail for when you want to relax.

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If you are from the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or New York area, you most likely have at least heard about the Poconos. The Poconos are a gorgeous rural area that are a very popular place to retreat into a more woodsy type atmosphere. There are so many lakes, mountain areas, and amazing hiking spots that make this part of the state very special. One of our favorite places to visit is Lake Wallenpaupack.

I personally really adore the name Wallenpaupack. To provide you with a little history, in Pennsylvania, the Lenape tribe named the area “Wallenpaupack” which translates to “The Stream of Swift and Slow Water.” Lake Wallenpaupack is one of the largest lakes in our state. Another interesting fact that you may want to know is that this particular body of water is man made, and is also a reservoir. It spans over 52 miles and is about 13 miles long to give you a perspective on the size of it. Also, the deepest areas of the lake are about 60 feet (about 18.29 meters).

When we traveled there, since we live in the Philadelphia area, it did take us about a couple hours to get there. I am usually the one to take a while packing up items, so when we did arrive, it was a couple hours before sunset. (We usually pack the night before, but sometimes the day of I will do a snack run. If you can, I think it is always a good idea to bring granola and water with you, especially for hiking trips.)

We hiked on a path that went around the lake which did go off into woodsy areas, but it was fairly easy to navigate. I was really amazed at the quantity of boats. There seemed to be docking stations every mile or so on the trail. We also noticed that there was a more sandy type area for visitors to enjoy. At the time we went, there was a really cute duck family enjoying this lake point!

As we retraced our steps, we were lucky enough to see the sunset. Even the boats stopped to take in a glimpse. Perhaps it was just us, but we thought the sun looked really big that evening. It is important to us to connect with nature, the Earth, and the Poconos really gave us that opportunity.

I highly recommend a visit to Lake Wallenpaupack if you are in upstate Pennsylvania. I think this location is really awesome for travelers of all ages, and there seemed to be a range of a lot of activities to choose from which is really nice. Let me know in the comments if you have also visited Lake Wallenpaupack. Make sure you click that subscribe button, and have a wonderful day!

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