Allentown Hiking Club
8-25-18 9:00 am | Hike
Frances Slocum State Park Hike (6 or 12 miles)
Join us for a one or two part hike at Frances Slocum State Park
The first part of this hike is 6 miles on the west side of the lake through a beautiful forest and small fields with a few lake views. This hike will end back at the Pavilion. Bathrooms available. ... For those that want to continue (D+); the hike can be extended for another 6+ miles through woodlands, fields and a Native American Rock Shelter. ... Please wear hiking boots and bring at least 2L water, snacks and lunch. ... Meet in the parking lot at the picnic area below Pavilion #2. Co-Leader: Kyle Conrad (215) 840-3737 ........................... Frances Slocum State Park 567 Mount Olivet Road Wyoming, PA 18644-9333 ... DIRECTIONS to Park Entrance: The park is five miles from Dallas and ten miles from Wilkes-Barre. From Exit 170B of I-81, take PA 309 north 7.2 miles. Turn right (east) onto Carverton Road and drive for 4.2 miles. Turn left (north) on West 8th Street and drive 1.3 miles. Turn left (west) onto Mt. Olivet Road and drive one mile to the park entrance on the left. GPS DD: Lat. 41.34433 Long. -75.89186
Details
Round trip road miles distance: 150 miles
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 6 - 12 miles
Hike rating: B+
Meeting place: Meet in the parking lot at the picnic area below Pavilion #2. http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_004698.pdf
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Leader: Joyce Partington 908-887-0934
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