Poconos Hiking – Hiking Tails in the Poconos – Hiking in the Poconos Premier Trails are: Hawk Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Boulder Field which are in the famous Hickory Run State Park! These and other Poconos Hiking Trails in PA are exciting and fun. All four seasons here in Northeastern PA Poconos Region offer a great experience for anyone wanting to see nature and stay fit at the same time; you can engage in hiking any time of year! These truly AMAZING waterfalls and creek confluences are easy to get to for most anyone on these beginner to moderate trails. For more info go to the: Hickory Run State Park web page to learn more.
A short 0.7-mile (1.1 km) walk on the Hawk Falls trail leads to one of the most popular Poconos Waterfalls. Biking is prohibited on all trails in the Hickory Run State Park, but you can bike on all the gravel roads throughout the park. Please visit the DCNR Hickory Run State Park Page for more information.
Boulder Field
The world famous Boulder Field, a Natural Wonder like no other! This highlight of Hickory Run State Park is a 600,000 year old glacier anomaly. It’s a sandstone conglomerate rock deposit that survived the last ice age 150,000 years ago that you just have to see to believe! A massive 16 acre rock garden where no vegetation lies.
This rocky landscape is a National Natural Landmark and state park natural area. Boulder Field appears striking because of its flatness and the absence of vegetation over the large area of 400 feet by 1,800 feet. Some of the boulders are 26 feet long.
The area may be accessed by vehicle via a 5-mile one way dirt loop, or by hiking. During the winter, the dirt road is not maintained and is often closed until spring due to lingering ice and snow.
Explore Boulder Field safely and respectfully:
- Boulder Field has been here, mostly unchanged, for over 20,000 years. Enjoy it as you find it.
- Moving or stacking rocks is prohibited. Rock towers are unstable and create hazards for passing
visitors and the staff who must dismantle them. - Be prepared and wear proper footwear. Take your time; some rocks wobble.
- Obey all posted rules and regulations; respect the resources of the park.
The Boulder Field Brochure (PDF) has more information about the area.
The Trail of Geology Park Guide - Hickory Run State Park Boulder Field.
This explains the geologic processes that formed the field and surrounding landscape.
Hawk Falls
You have to check out the popular Hawk Falls area; of Hickory Run State Park. This hike is 1.5 miles round trip and includes an easy walk downhill on a crushed gravel path to a moderate scramble at the falls.
Poconos Camping at the Hickory Run State Park is a 15,990-acre Pennsylvania state park. It’s located in Kidder and Penn Forest Townships and White Haven in Carbon County, Poconos, PA. The park is spread across the Pocono Mountains from White Haven to Jim Thorpe, PA. The park is easily accessible from Interstate 476 via Route 903 and Interstate 80 via Route 534. Hickory Run State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of “25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks”.
Hiking Trails
The park contains 44 miles (71 km) of hiking trails that offer a variety of hiking experiences. For example, the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long “Shades of Death” Trail follows the course of Sand Spring Run through dense rhododendron bushes that bloom from mid-June through mid-July. The run is dammed at certain points, creating lakes. The Fireline, Gould, and Pine Hill Trails are suitable for cross-country skiing in winter. A short 0.7-mile (1.1 km) walk on the Hawk Falls trail leads to a popular Poconos Waterfall. Biking is prohibited on all trails but you can bike on all the gravel roads throughout the park.
The Natural Wonders and Waterfalls in the Poconos Outdoors awaits you! As you, an already fit person, can confidently hike easy to moderate terrain, you are rewarded with breathtaking views, up close majestic waterfalls, historic landmarks and a great learning experience!
Please visit the: DCNR Hickory Run State Park Page, for more information.
PA State Parks Camping Rates: DCNR.PA.gov.
Book Camping Sites at: Hickory Run State Park Camping Reservations.
For historical facts and figures check out the Wikipedia Hickory Run State Park Page.
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