Olyphant is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, characterized by its position along the Lackawanna River and at the base of Moosic Mountain. This geography provides varied terrain, from riverside paths to elevated slopes, making it suitable for a range of outdoor activities. The region offers accessible recreational opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and jogging. Its natural features contribute to a setting conducive to exploring the outdoors.
Olyphant provides more…
35
Routes
4.3
(13)
Average rating
158
People visited

3
hikers
7.38km
02:12
260m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
hikers
12.2km
03:19
200m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
hikers
10.0km
02:43
140m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

7.87km
02:02
50m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
11.6km
00:41
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
39.1km
02:24
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
38.7km
02:30
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
49.7km
03:21
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
53.6km
02:46
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
46.0km
02:26
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4
riders
67.9km
03:08
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
runners
6.12km
00:38
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
10.5km
01:05
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.1km
01:20
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
5.46km
00:34
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Olyphant offers routes for Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Jogging. The region has 18 routes with an average rating of 4.54 stars from 31 ratings. More than 290 visitors have explored the area.
Key hiking areas include the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and the Dick and Nancy Eales Nature Preserve on Moosic Mountain. The preserve offers over 2,000 acres of terrain for more rigorous hiking. Explore specific routes in the Hiking around Olyphant guide.
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail provides accessible and relatively flat paths suitable for easy hikes. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Olyphant guide.
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is suitable for both road and touring cyclists, offering a relatively flat route. Scenic roads through hills and along the river also provide opportunities for road cycling. Find routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Olyphant and Cycling around Olyphant guides.
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail is a popular location for jogging due to its accessible nature and scenic riverside views. Condella Park also offers open spaces suitable for jogging. Refer to the Running Trails around Olyphant guide for more information.
Olyphant is situated along the Lackawanna River and at the base of Moosic Mountain. The Dick and Nancy Eales Nature Preserve, encompassing over 2,000 acres, is also a significant natural area with undisturbed mountaintop terrain.
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail offers accessible paths suitable for families. Condella Park, which provides access to the Heritage Trail, also features sports fields and picnic areas for family enjoyment.
Olyphant's routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars, based on 31 ratings. More than 290 visitors have shared their experiences on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Olyphant, including Hiking around Olyphant, Easy hikes around Olyphant, Road Cycling Routes around Olyphant, Cycling around Olyphant, and Running Trails around Olyphant.
The official website for Olyphant Borough is www.olyphantborough.com. This site provides general information about the borough.
The phone number for Olyphant Borough is (570) 489-2135. This contact can be used for general inquiries about the borough.

