nockamixon state park trails - pa.gov

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TRAILS The hiking trails of the park explore forests, fields, and the edge of the lake. For the safety of all park users, dogs must be leashed and under physical control while in the park. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Waste disposal bags are available at some trailheads. High Bridge Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking This wooded hiking trail runs along both sides of Tohickon Creek from the old barn near the intersection of Clymer and Richlandtown roads to the High Bridge on PA 563 and Quarry Trail. This trail connects the Sterner Mill Hiking Area with the old barn. Old Haycock Road: 1.3 miles, easiest hiking This hiking trail is an old road that reaches the lake. The trail begins behind the gate at the Haycock Boat Launch. Old Mill Trail: 5.6 miles, more difficult hiking This trail crosses a stream at the old mill pond and passes across the top of the stone dam breast. Hikers pass through a mature woodlot, pine plantations, and walk a loop that follows the lake shore. Access the trail from the western terminus of the Paved Bicycle Trail, from the gravel lot at the top of Deerwood Lane, or from Old Bethlehem Road. Hiking and equestrian only. Bicycles are prohibited. Quarry Trail: 2.65 miles, more difficult hiking This trail winds through old foundations, which are remnants of a summer camp. The trail provides a scenic view of the lake and an overlook of the old quarry that provided building material for area structures. The trail can be accessed from the Kahagon Road Parking Lot off PA 563 or Old Bethlehem Road. Sterner Mill Trail: 1.8 miles, more difficult hiking The southwest corner of the park has several loop trails that pass near the lake. Hikers can see a small pond, lake views, and pass through hardwood forests and pine plantations. These trails are closed to horses and bicycles. Southside of the Lake Trails: 13.5 miles, easiest hiking Established trails extend most of the way along the south shore of the lake. Park land on this side of the lake is narrow in spots but there is still a two-way “loop” of trails, including Elephant (4.6 miles), Church (5.1 miles), and Mink (3.8 miles) trails, and many parking lots for creating hikes of various lengths. Tell us about your experience at: www.ExplorePAtrails.com Paved Bicycle Trail: 2 miles, easiest hiking The popular Paved Bicycle Trail winds through the Day Use Area and is ideal for bicycles, strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers. The eastern end of the trail begins at the marina, which offers parking and great views of the lake. The western end of the trail features a waterfall and the Old Mill Pond. A spur off the main trail passes by the swimming pool and playground. Horses are prohibited. Caution: • This trail is not a loop • The trail has many curves • Please exercise caution and be considerate of other bike riders and walkers when using the trail Mountain Biking: A 10-mile trail system for mountain bikes is on the east side of Haycock Cove. Trailheads are located off Tower and South Park roads, and PA 563. Parking is available at the Tower Road and the Haycock Boat Launch parking lots. Horses are prohibited on these trails. Detailed trail maps can be downloaded at www.ridenox.com or picked up at the park office. Caution: • The ten-mile bike trail can be hazardous and slippery • Some slopes are steep with rough surfaces • The trail is for riders equipped for off-road riding • Bikers ride bike trails at their own risk • Trails are closed during wet conditions and signs are posted at the trailheads during these closure periods Closure postings are also available on the Nockamixon and Ridenox Facebook pages and the advisory section of the park’s website. Equestrian Trails: Horseback riding is permitted on roadsides throughout the park and on the following trails: Quarry, Old Mill, and the trails on the south side of the lake. Pedestrians should yield to horses. Horses may be rented at a private establishment near the park. Carriages and vehicles are prohibited on trails, except for approved ADA equipment. 1/2 1KILOMETER 0 1/4 1/2 1/2 MILE 0 CONTOURS ARE ON 50 FT. INTERVALS N Rd. Thatcher 500 450 Park Office Blue Symbols Mean ADA Accessible Public Phone Modern Restrooms Rustic Restrooms Food Concession Enviromental Education Center Picnicking Picnic Pavilion Modern Cabins County Park Campground Playground Disc Golfing Swimming Pool & First Aid Sledding Boat Rental Boat Launch Non-powered Boat Launch Marina Fishing Pier Scenic View Parking Paved Parking Unpaved Bus Parking Horse Trailer Parking Hiking Trail Paved Trail Hiking and Horseback Riding Hiking and Mountain Biking Bicycling Unpaved Road Gate No Fishing No Hunting State Park No Hunting State Park Hunting Archery Only IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911 GPS Coordinates Decimal Degree Lat. Long. 1. Park Office 40.46342, -75.24179 2. Cabins 40.44765, -75.23415 3. Marina 40.46915, -75.22503 4. Tohickon Boat Launch 40.4763, -75.20891 5. Spillway Overlook 40.46673, -75.18529 6. Haycock Boat Launch 40.48689, -75.19147 7. 3 Mile Run Boat Lauch 40.42511, -75.26014 313 313 563 563 412 611 611 611 113 563 5 3 2 1 4 C h u r c h View R d. Creek Tohickon Creek Creek Run Three Mile L A K E N O C K A M I X O N T o h ic k o n K i m ple s H a y c oc k R u n Lake Towhee Johns Pond M i n k T r a i l E lephant Trail Qu a r r y T r a il Church Tr. Church Trail M in k T r a i l M i n k T r a i l C h u r c h T r a i l E l e p h a n t T rail E l e p h a n t T r a il Q u a rry Trail O ld M il l Tra il O l d M i l l T r a il O l d M ill Trail F ox R u n Tr . G a m e C o m m ission T rail Prison Camp Trail Sterner Mill Tr. Bridge High Tr. Trail Church BUCKS COUNTY Upper Bucks County Technical School Region 4 Park Office Three Mile Run NOCKAMIXON STATE PARK Tohickon Haycock Spillway Marina Office No Trespassing, Fishing, or Hunting Area Sterner Mill Hiking Area Cabin Marina Sentinel Rock Elephant Sterner Clymer Mill Mile Three Road Road Road Road Old Road Road Road Road Ridge Sweetbriar Sweetbriar Stover Mill Birch Lane Edgehill Road Edgehill Road Birch Old Deerwood Deerwood Lane Road Thatcher Road Road Bethlehem Mission Cobbler Road Road Road Cider Press Rouden b ush Harrisb u r g Road S c h o ol Sawmill Road Kellers Fairview Road Fairview Yost School Rd. Church Road Road Mink Road Mink Rd. South Park Road Deer Run Rd. Park Drive West Church Road Lane Tower Road Foellner Fink Road Top Rock Trail Richlan d t o w n Valley Fretz Rd. Road Lane Harrisburg School Rd. Kinzler Lane Old Haycock East Rock Road Rd. Kahagon Boulder Lane Indian Trail Road Road Ridge Old Rd. Fox Run Run Buck Pheasant Rd. Ax Rd. Covered Bridge Road Rd. Rd. Camp Trail Road Lane Tohickon Run Rd. South Park Road Bethlehem Haycock Run Road Sawmill Road Lane R i c hla n d to w n T h a tch e r Road Ha n d l e 7 6 Run Road Butler Lane Ridge Road LAKE TOWHEE COUNTY PARK STATE GAME LANDS 157 Haycock Mountain 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 400 450 450 450 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 400 450 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 450 450 450 450 400 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 300 300 300 350 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 650 700 700 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 600 600 600 700 800 900 850 950 750 650 650 650 600 550 500 500 To Quakertown, 4 Mi. To Doylestown, 9 Mi. To Doylestown, 9 Mi. To Easton, 20 Mi. To Springtown, 8 Mi. Rev. 3/05/19 To Perkasie, 4 Mi. 500 520 480 460 440 420 400 500 500 480 460 400 440 420 520 Boulder Lane Harrisburg School Road Bus Parking Parking Lot No. Park Office Marina Office Church View Road Park N o r t h Drive 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 11 12 13 2 1 0 563 1 3 Marina L A K E N O C K A M I X O N Children’s Fishing Pond N 480 500 460 440 420 400 LAKE NOCKAMIXON CABIN COLONY 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 8 9 10 Cabin 2 Church Church Trail Trail

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Page 1: NOCKAMIXON STATE PARK TRAILS - PA.Gov

TRAILSThe hiking trails of the park explore forests, fields, and the edge of the lake. For the safety of all park users, dogs must be leashed and under physical control while in the park. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Waste disposal bags are available at some trailheads.

High Bridge Trail: 1.2 miles, more difficult hiking This wooded hiking trail runs along both sides of Tohickon Creek from the old barn near the intersection of Clymer and Richlandtown roads to the High Bridge on PA 563 and Quarry Trail. This trail connects the Sterner Mill Hiking Area with the old barn.

Old Haycock Road: 1.3 miles, easiest hikingThis hiking trail is an old road that reaches the lake. The trail begins behind the gate at the Haycock Boat Launch.

Old Mill Trail: 5.6 miles, more difficult hikingThis trail crosses a stream at the old mill pond and passes across the top of the stone dam breast. Hikers pass through a mature woodlot, pine plantations, and walk a loop that follows the lake shore. Access the trail from the western terminus of the Paved Bicycle Trail, from the gravel lot at the top of Deerwood Lane, or from Old Bethlehem Road. Hiking and equestrian only. Bicycles are prohibited.

Quarry Trail: 2.65 miles, more difficult hikingThis trail winds through old foundations, which are remnants of a summer camp. The trail provides a scenic view of the lake and an overlook of the old quarry that provided building material for area structures. The trail can be accessed from the Kahagon Road Parking Lot off PA 563 or Old Bethlehem Road.

Sterner Mill Trail: 1.8 miles, more difficult hiking The southwest corner of the park has several loop trails that pass near the lake. Hikers can see a small pond, lake views, and pass through hardwood forests and pine plantations. These trails are closed to horses and bicycles.

Southside of the Lake Trails: 13.5 miles, easiest hiking Established trails extend most of the way along the south shore of the lake. Park land on this side of the lake is narrow in spots but there is still a two-way “loop” of trails, including Elephant (4.6 miles), Church (5.1 miles), and Mink (3.8 miles) trails, and many parking lots for creating hikes of various lengths.

Tell us about your experience at: www.ExplorePAtrails.com

Paved Bicycle Trail: 2 miles, easiest hiking The popular Paved Bicycle Trail winds through the Day Use Area and is ideal for bicycles, strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers. The eastern end of the trail begins at the marina, which offers parking and great views of the lake. The western end of the trail features a waterfall and the Old Mill Pond. A spur off the main trail passes by the swimming pool and playground. Horses are prohibited.Caution:• This trail is not a loop• The trail has many curves• Please exercise caution and be considerate of other bike riders and walkers when using the trail

Mountain Biking: A 10-mile trail system for mountain bikes is on the east side of Haycock Cove. Trailheads are located off Tower and South Park roads, and PA 563. Parking is available at the Tower Road and the Haycock Boat Launch parking lots. Horses are prohibited on these trails. Detailed trail maps can be downloaded atwww.ridenox.com or picked up at the park office.Caution:• The ten-mile bike trail can be hazardous and slippery• Some slopes are steep with rough surfaces• The trail is for riders equipped for off-road riding• Bikers ride bike trails at their own risk• Trails are closed during wet conditions and signs are posted at the trailheads during these closure periods

Closure postings are also available on the Nockamixon and Ridenox Facebook pages and the advisory section of the park’s website.

Equestrian Trails: Horseback riding is permitted on roadsides throughout the park and on the following trails: Quarry, Old Mill, and the trails on the south side of the lake. Pedestrians should yield to horses. Horses may be rented at a private establishment near the park. Carriages and vehicles are prohibited on trails, except for approved ADA equipment.

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