
Trough Creek State Park
Trough Creek State Park, Little Valley Rd, James Creek, PA, USA
About
541 acres along Raystown Lake with a gorge cut through Terrace Mountain. Highlights are Rainbow Falls (a short hike on Balanced Rock Trail), the suspension bridge, Balanced Rock itself, and the Ice Mine, a natural oddity that forms ice in summer and melts in winter. Also fishing, swimming spots, and 12 miles of hiking trails. Free to visit. Dog-friendly on leash, though not allowed in swimming areas.
Hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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