Hickory Run State Park 8-10 miles, Shades of Death & More

Allentown Hiking Club

6-22-26 8:00 am | Hike

Explore Hickory Run State Park in early summer

Meet at the new Park Office/Visitor Center at 8 am. We will explore multiple trails and hopefully experience some rhododendron tunnels, blooming mountain laurel, small waterfalls, and a view of the Lehigh River. There is over 1000' of elevation gain in the planned route. Trails will be rocky and rooty in spots and we will have multiple creek crossings. We will end with the beautiful and challenging (due to multiple creek crossings) Shades of Death Trail back to our starting point.

**Since this is an approximately 10 mile summer hike, participants are expected to bring at least 2 L of water as well as some type of electolytes (fast chews/gummies or electrolyte drink). Bring a trail lunch/snacks. Footwear with good traction is required and trekking poles or a hiking stick are recommended.

Other items to consider are sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, perhaps extra socks if you get wet feet. In the summer I prefer to not use waterproof shoes but rather shoes that drain and dry quickly.

If you are interested in cooling off in Sand Spring Lake we can take a walk over post-hike.

Details
Hike / bike / on-water distance: 8-10 miles
Hike rating: C+
Meeting place: Hickory Run State Park Office & Visitor Center - go to the far end of the parking lot (to your left if you are looking at the visitor center from the parking area. PA-534, White Haven, PA https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hickory+Run+State+Park+Office+%26+Visitors+Center/@41.0244436,-75.6890751,549m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c4ff8a43c63ccf:0xb22601536c83eb6!8m2!3d41.0244436!4d-75.6890751!16s%2Fg%2F11c55cfst6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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Leader: Heidi Forgione 703-402-1057