Ferncliff Peninsula is part of Ohiopyle State Park, which is one of the biggest and most-visited parks in Pennsylvania. To get there, follow the directions found here and a little history of the area here.
Ferncliff is unique because of its location nestled between the hills and along the Youghiogheny River, which flows from south to north. The relative warmth and protection of its spot combined with the northern flow of the river leads to existence of lots of plants that don't grow anywhere else in Pennsylvania, as well as old-growth trees and lots of mountain laurel (the state flower).
The trails of Ferncliff are all quite easy, owing to its flat topography. The most interesting are the Fernwood Trail, which cuts through the heart of the peninsula, and the Ferncliff Trail that loops around the outside of the peninsula and offers access to the riverbank (and offers some great views of Ohiopyle Falls).
