Big Pocono

Big Pocono SP https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BigPoconoStatePark/Pages/default.aspx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendigo_State_Park Big Pocono State Park is located in Jackson and Pocono townships in Monroe County, in northeastern Pennsylvania. The park is on Camelback Mountain. From the summit of the mountain, one has a view of vast portions of eastern Pennsylvania as well as parts of New Jersey and New York. A paved drive, 1.4 miles (2.3 km) in length, around the summit provides visitors with a view in all directions. Visitors can see the Delaware Water Gap from this location.

A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for Big Pocono State Park Big Pocono State Park Big Pocono State Park is in Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania. The park consists of 1,306 acres of rugged terrain on the summit and slopes of Camelback Mountain. Seasonally, the park closes in mid-December and reopens as conditions permit in the spring. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Big Pocono State Park facilities are maintained in cooperation with Camelback Mountain Resort. The trails of Big Pocono State Park are maintained in cooperation with the Pocono Outdoor Club. Directions GPS DD: Lat. 41.04419 Long. - 75.36925 CAUTION: Steep grades. Visitors should not attempt this drive in vehicles with trailers in tow. Municipal road maintenance is not provided and seasonal closures of the access roadway will occur. South Trail 2.7 miles | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian Recreational Opportunities PICNICKING: Picnic areas have picnic tables and charcoal grills. Most areas provide “a picnic with a view” high atop Camelback Mountain at an elevation of 2100 feet above sea level. HIKING: 6.8 miles Big Pocono State Park is a mountaintop and some trails are extremely steep with rough grades. Inexperienced hikers should contact the Tobyhanna State Park office for information before hiking. Indian Trail 1.1 miles | More difficult | Loop trail | Red blazes Recreations permitted: hiking The most popular loop at Big Pocono, this trail begins at and loops back to Lot 4 and provides connections to North Trail and South Trail. A northeast vista is located at the middle of the loop. This trail winds through unique scrub oak habitat and passes by a variety of interesting rock outcrops. Trail is rough and rocky, and has a section of natural boulder “steps” near the vista. North Trail 1.1 miles | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | Blue blazes Recreations permitted: hiking Make online reservations at www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday. www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks An Equal Opportunity Employer PAStateParks 2023 Scout Trail 0.1 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking This moderately steep and narrow switchback trail provides a quick route to connect Rim Road near Parking Lot 4 to South Trail. From the summit, visitors can enjoy magnificent views. Parts of eastern Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey and New York can be seen along the paved, 1.4-mile scenic drive and trails. c/o Tobyhanna State Park 114 Campground Road Tobyhanna, PA 18466-0387 570-894-8336 TobyhannaSP@pa.gov This trail connects to North and South trails and provides equestrian and mountain biking opportunities. Much of North Trail Lower Loop is on a level section of railbed, and passes through scenic rocky gorges, especially around the eastern bend. Steep, rocky sections of North and South trail must be traversed to access the rail trail. Entrance to the park is from PA 715 and exit 299 of I-80 at Tannersville. Scenic View Big Pocono State Park North Trail Lower Loop 1.7 miles | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | Blue blazes Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking, equestrian A steep, rocky trail that traverses the northern slopes of Camelback Mountain and connects Indian, South, and North Trail Lower Loop. Hikers experience a 600-foot elevation change on the trail. Hugging the southern slopes of Camelback Mountain, South Trail allows equestrians and mountain bikers access to Big Pocono’s trails. Steep and rugged in some sections, and fairly level in others, South Trail offers a southern vista and a scenic woodsy journey through mountain laurel thickets and scrub oak woodlands. Vista Trail 0.1 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes Recreations permitted: hiking A short, steep trail descending from near Lot 3 to South Trail. Ends at a scenic overlook of the southern landscape. HORSEBACK RIDING: Horses are permitted on all hard surface roads shared by vehicles, South Trail, and North Trail Lower Loop. Horses are prohibited on Vista, Indian, and North trails. BICYCLING: Bicycles are permitted on all hard surface roads shared by vehicles. Mountain biking is permitted on South Trail and North Trail Lower Loop. Bikes are prohibited on the connecting trails from the parking lots, including Vista Trail, and on Indian and North trails. E-bikes are permitted but must follow all e-bike guidelines. www.dcnr.pa.gov/Pages/EBikePolicy HUNTING AND FIREARMS: About 800 acres are open to hunting, trapping, and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are white-tailed deer, black bear, cottontail rabbit, squirrel, turkey, and ruffed grouse. Furbearers include fox, raccoon, and coyote. Adjacent to the park are 3,943 acres of State Game Lands 38, which are open to public hunting,