State Game Lands 57 offers glimpses of pristine flora and fauna, spectacular vistas, and wildlife encounters. For a complete list of regulations, visit pgc.pa.gov online. In general, the following things are prohibited: littering, possession or consumption of drugs and alcohol, overnight stays, feeding wildlife, and use of aerial drones.
A: Parking area
Year-round access for mountain biking the trail loop as described in Parking Area B, and for hiking to Sprankles Pond. Hike the gated roads to ponds, spruce forests, and wetlands.
GPS 41.387835 -76.276942
B: Parking area
Trail Loop - A 16-mile loop along gated forest roads with views of the Mehoopany Creek, rock outcrops, wetlands, Sprankles Pond, cascading streams, spruce forests, and the Stone Cabin. Very isolated and scenic. Follow Southbrook, Cider Run, Opossum Brook, and Shale Pit Roads.
GPS 41.413061 -76.164239 on Cider Run Road - only open during hunting season. All year access at Parking Area A:
GPS 41.387835 -76.276942 , adds 5 miles to the ride
C: Parking area
Dutch Mountain Coal Mine - Seasonal. A well-known local landmark, the mine can be reached by car at the end of a gated road, which is only open during hunting season. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mining history of this region. If you hike the old ATV trail above the mine, to the northwest, it leads to beautiful spruce forests and some interesting rock outcrops.
GPS 41.472071 -76.205303
D: Parking area
Hiking to Raven Rock/Flat Top Vista and off trail waterfalls. The fields around the parking area are good for birdwatching.
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