Lauren

Lauren

Lauren is the visionary behind Trails That Rock. She is a hiking enthusiast who lives outside of Philadelphia. For more than a decade, she's been hitting the road, exploring the nooks and crannies of the United States alongside her family finding some of the best day hikes in the United States.

12 Must-Do Hikes Near Baltimore

A man sits on the edge of a cliff with a small mountain in the distance at Rocks State Park in Maryland

Baltimore is in a great location! It’s so close to other major cities, like Washington, DC, and Philadelphia. But it’s also close to some fantastic hiking trails! Maryland’s unique terrain gives the folks in Baltimore plenty of options for hiking.…

A Fun Short Hike at Seven Tubs Recreation Area

a short cascade flows into a pool at Seven Tubs

This is a gem in northeastern Pennsylvania! The Main Loop at Seven Tubs Recreation Area is a short, .4-miles trail that leads past several small waterfalls along Wheelbarrow Run in Wilkes-Barre. This moderate trail is the perfect place to introduce…