Hickory Run State Park Boulder Field
A vast boulder field left by glaciers, about 6 hectares of flat ground covered with sandstone boulders. It is a National Natural Landmark.
The Boulder Field lies in the eastern part of Hickory Run State Park. More than ten thousand years ago, periglacial freeze-thaw action broke down the sandstone on the ridge, forming a jumbled rock plain about 500 meters long and 120 meters wide with almost no vegetation. It is a National Natural Landmark. Visitors can climb and jump across the boulders, but the gaps between them are wide, so wear non-slip shoes and keep a close eye on children. The state park is free to enter, and cars can drive directly to the Boulder Field parking lot (the road is closed in winter). The park also has short trails such as Hawk Falls. Combined with Lehigh Gorge, they make a full day trip, about 30 minutes’ drive from Jim Thorpe.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (stone circle road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lehigh Gorge State Park
- Beltzville State Park
- Jim Thorpe Memorial
- Harry Packer Mansion
- Asa Packer Mansion
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Switchback Trail & Mount Pisgah
- Mauch Chunk Opera House