Dreading winter? Plan a Snow Shoe Hike

Promised Land State Park in Pike County, about 10 miles north of Canadensis on Route 390, has a plan to help cure your cabin fever this winter!

The Snowshoe Loaner Program at Promised Land State Park is designed for Day-Use only.  Snowshoes must be used between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm.  Throughout the winter, a limited number of MSR-Denali snowshoes are available for use through a Snowshoe Loaner Program at the Park free-of-charge.  A valid driver’s license must be provided in order to borrow snowshoes.  Snowshoes must remain in the park and are only available when there is at least four inches of snow cover.

Snowshoes & poles are available on a first-come first-service basis through the Park Office during regular office hours.  The Loaner program begins on December 1, 2011 and will end on March 1, 2011.  Please contact the park office at 570.676.3428 for further information.  Staff is available to give brief instructions and additional information.  Make sure to wear hiking boots, dress in layers and bring plenty of water.


GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE AT VARDEN CONSERVATION AREA                                       Sunday, February 6, 2011
10 am – 12 pm                        Meet at Mid Valley Road Access
Bundle up and join us at the Mid Valley Road Access area for an afternoon full of fun.  Join Assistant Park Manager Brian Flores and Naturalists from the Northeast PA Audubon Society to listen and look for birds and search for animal tracks and signs found in the diverse habitats of Varden during winter.  Bring your own snowshoes or borrow the Park’s equipment.
Brief instruction will be provided.  If snow cover is insufficient (must be 4+ inches to snowshoe), plan on hiking instead.  No experience needed.  Snowshoeing is a very strenuous activity.  Dress in layers, prepare to perspire, get a good workout, and bring plenty of water.  A good pair of boots and gloves is recommended.  Limited snow shoes are available, registration is required for all participants.  Registration is necessary via phone 570.676.3428, stop by the Park Office or email- PromisedLandSP@state.pa.us only.