Hickory Run State park is located at the intersection of Route 80 and the Northeast Extension, about 1.5 hours north of Lansdale. If you're into geology, it's located at what was the very edge of the Wisconsin glacier, which accounts for one of the natural wonders you will find there:

Some 15-20,000 years ago, retreating glaciers left a massive boulder field nestled in the trees. Today this site is valued among geologists because of its size and the fact that it is so flat (unlike boulder fields near Hawk Mountain and Ringing Rocks, which slope). Today, visitors can balance on the rocks and listen for hidden water sources as they climb through the field. Access to the site is through two very long dirt roads, which have been smoothed enough for any car to traverse.

Hickory Run is a surprisingly large park, and offers group, RV and tent camping. Though there is a lake and other activities, the main attraction is hiking on miles of lush trails.



Bears do live in and around the park, so be sure to follow the usual precautions for storing food.