Hickory Run Boulder Field
White Haven, PA
A flat field of boulders about 400 by 1,800 feet, left by frost action at the end of the last ice age and now a National Natural Landmark. Reached on a gravel road inside Hickory Run State Park; free.
The Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania is a field of boulders with no vegetation at all, roughly 400 by 1,800 feet (about 120 by 550 m). Some boulders are up to 26 feet (about 8 m) long. The field is a National Natural Landmark and a Natural Area of the state park.
According to the DCNR it has remained largely unchanged for more than 20,000 years. You can reach it on foot or via a 5-mile (about 8 km) one-way gravel loop road. Because of ice and snow this road is often closed in winter until spring.
Good to know: wear sturdy shoes and go slowly, because some rocks wobble. Moving or stacking rocks is prohibited because cairns are unstable and dangerous. Check access and closures in advance.
- Nearest town
- White Haven, PA
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 41.0497, -75.6427
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Hickory Run Boulder Field?
Hickory Run Boulder Field is in White Haven, PA, at GPS 41.0497, -75.6427. It is about 3 mi from Hickory Run State Park.
Can you camp near Hickory Run Boulder Field?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camptel Poconos, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Hickory Run Boulder Field?
Hickory Run Boulder Field is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Delaware Water Gap and the Poconos to Ricketts Glen.
What is there to see near Hickory Run Boulder Field?
Places worth a stop nearby: Jim Thorpe (13 mi), Mount Tammany, Delaware Water Gap (27 mi), Hawk Mountain Sanctuary (34 mi) and Ricketts Glen State Park (39 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hickory Run Boulder Field?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)