Hike number one of my 52 hike challenge was a beautiful five plus mile jaunt through Lehigh Gorge State Park on Black Friday. I was excited to start the challenge with a hike I’ve never done, in an area I’ve never been before.

Hike 01 stats:
Date: November 27, 2015
Location: Lehigh Gorge State Park, State Game Lands 141 – Jim Thorpe, PA
Distance: 5.36 miles
Time: 3:21
Total Ascent: 1,300′
Highest Elevation: 1,547′
Highlights: Onoku Falls, Lehigh River, Oxbow Bend, Abandoned Railroad Tunnel
Source: Gone Hikin’

Pictures from my hike:

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Glen Onoku Falls – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

View of Lehigh River – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Lehigh River Selfies – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

View of Lehigh River – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

View of Oxbow Bend – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

View of Lehigh River – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Abandoned Railroad Tunnel – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Abandoned Railroad Tunnel – Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA

Overall, this was an amazing hike. There were some tough sections, and a staircase decent that I felt in my knees for a few days, but the waterfalls and views of the gorge were absolutely worth it!