Hidden gems: Nature preserves in Carbondale

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Carbondale. This list contains 6 places from Nature preserve category.

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Meadowsweet Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Nice trails through an old farm, some remnants can still be seen. Accessible from a dedicated parking lot off of Lily Lake Rd, or you can hike in from Lackawanna State Park.
4.80 (27 reviews) (~17.1 km from centre)
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Ledgedale Natural Area
Nature preserve
4.80 (24 reviews) (~27.69 km from centre)
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Moffat Estate
Nature preserve
4.70 (127 reviews) (~27.27 km from centre)
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Panther Creek Wild Plant Sanctuary
Nature preserve
👍👍 I had an incredible time riding my bike from Carbondale up to Forest City and back. Extremely picturesque setting, peaceful, and memorable. I recommend this day trip for singles riders, couples, groups, and families. The bike ride was not excruciating, and it was a very modest slope. On the way back...
4.70 (17 reviews) (~4.49 km from centre)
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Varden Conservation Area Tannery Tract
Nature preserve
👍👍 Varden Conservation Area has two main parts. The part with the Teaching Pavillion is called the Tannery Tract. Park visitors told me this area was once land used by the Indians and that hikers sometimes find artifacts here. A historical chimney can be found down near Gravity Hill Road. There are nin...
4.60 (25 reviews) (~13.39 km from centre)
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Messimer Preserve
Nature preserve
👍 This small tract of land mostly runs along the Tunkhannock Creek, just outside of Lackawanna State Park. It loses 1 star for ease of access, or lack thereof. There are 2 points of access. The first is a small lot on Grist Mill Rd where you have to walk 1/2 to 3/4 mile up the road past private proper...
4.60 (5 reviews) (~14.12 km from centre)
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