Fall Midweek Trip, Hickory Run/ Jim Thorpe

Meet 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Park Office of Hickory Run State Park for a 7 or 11-mile hike on mostly wooded trails (some hills) amid fall color. Stay Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Lake Harmony Inn ($99+tax per double or twin room) and enjoy dinner and breakfast at one of several eateries in the village. Hike the beautiful waterfalls at Glen Onoko near Jim Thorpe on Wednesday (five-mile round trip, steep and rocky climb up), with time to explore the town afterwards. On Thursday choose between a 5 or 11-mile hike along the historic Gravity Railroad bed with views of Mauch Chunk Lake. Contact the motel at 570/722-0522 to reserve your room for October 11^th and 12^th ($50 deposit, no penalty cancellation 7+ days beforehand) and be sure to let us know you will be joining the group

From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 95 and drive west on PA 940 for three miles, then turn east on PA 534 for six miles.