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For general state park
information or to reserve a campsite, cabin, picnic pavilion
or an organized group tenting area, call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS,
Mon. to Sat. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Hickory Run State
Park
Route 534, Pennsylvania
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Hickory Run is a favorite of
those who enjoy scenic areas. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn
area, is a National Natural Landmark. This large park has over
40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas and
miles of trout streams. While at the park learn about lumbering
history, observe wildlife or see Hawk Falls.
The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State
Park, Carbon County, lies in the western foothills of the Pocono
Mountains. This large park has over 40 miles of hiking trails,
three state park natural areas and miles of trout streams. The
Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National
Natural Landmark.
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| Location: From
Interstate 80, take Exit 274 at the Hickory Run State Park Exit,
and drive east on PA 534 for six miles. From the Northeast Extension
of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 35 (new number 95) and
drive west on PA Route 940 for three miles then turn east on
PA Route 534 for six miles. The park is within a two or three-hour
drive from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York City and one
hour from Allentown, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. |
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