
The author recounts a challenging hike in the Delaware State Forest, PA, where their journey was hampered by water obstacles. Traversing a beaver dam and attempting a river crossing tested their resolve. The experience provided valuable insights for future treks and was ultimately fulfilling, although replicating the trail may prove difficult.

The Tri-State trail starts at the White Clay Creek State Park, crosses from Delaware into Pennsylvania’s White Clay Creek State Preserve, and ends at the tri-state Monument on the Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware border. It’s an easy to moderate trail of about 3.76 miles, featuring varied terrains, forests, bridges over creeks, and culminating in the…