The Office: Hickory Run State Park, Part I

Hickory Run Park Office.

Back on 940 I came to an Y intersection in White Haven. Here, I had a choice, go to the right and strait to the river and to Lehigh Gorge State Park or go to the left and head to Hickory Run State park. From the title, I think you know what my decision was. I went to the left avoiding the river at the moment for a specific purpose. The office for the Lehigh Gorge State Park, Hickory Run State Park, and Nescopeck State Park is located in Hickory Run, so that is where the information is.

      The park office is open from 8am to 4pm everyday between the second Friday in April to the third weekend of October. The rest of the year is Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. At the receptionists desk I met Kathy Reabold, who seemed happy to answer all of my questions. I asked what the park had to offer and the first thing she pointed out was boulder field. She then explained the park holds roughly 40 miles of trails, with an additional 25 if including the Lehigh Gorge. The park also offers 381 campsites and she informed me that there are almost always sites open, but during the summer weekends they do get crowded.

      This is the best way to start off in a new area. Find someone who knows the ins and outs and get to asking questions. Hickory Run and other Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Parks have offices with helpful staff. If you are there during office hours use the park employees to make the most out of your experience there.

Special Thanks to:

Kathy Reabold for the interview.

 Video Sneak Peak of Boulder Field