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Also known as: The Ice Age Boulder Field Country
The Hickory Run region, situated primarily in Carbon County within the southern foothills of the rugged Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, encompasses the protected, extraordinarily scenic wilderness preservation zones surrounding Hickory Run State Park. Dominated by a dense glacier-scraped high plateau of northern hardwoods and sweeping stands of hemlock, this pristine backcountry corridor is globally famous for the Boulder Field, a colossal, 16-acre stark expanse of red sandstone blocks left entirely untouched since the last ice age. The region serves as a major ecological sanctuary and outdoor playground, transitioning seamlessly from cascading mountain trout streams to rugged gorge paths, acting as a crucial backyard wilderness for eastern metropolitan outdoor enthusiasts.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Walk across the colossal, ancient boulder labyrinth at the National Natural Landmark Boulder Field, hike through the dense green canopy along the Shades of Death trail, swim at the Sand Spring Lake beach, and view the roaring Hawk Falls cascade.
