Went to a friends family reunion this summer at Trough creek State Park. We did some hiking on the trails and there were some scenic sights. My absolute favorite was the "ice mine" cold air gets trapped in the mountain during the winter and slowly bleeds out through this cave. Since cold air sinks. You walk down a staircase. It was around 80 degree at the top of the steps and very cool at the bottom. Very very cool!!!!
We traveled there on motorcycles and it was a great trip through the mountains. Balanced rock was nice to view (sad that people had to add graffiti) and also Rainbow Falls. Very serene and peaceful up there. The bathroom facilities were also clean.
I grew up not far from here (about an hour's drive) and never knew it existed. I am happy we finally discovered it even though we now live about 5 hours away. We visited with 8 kids (aged 5-12) and it was a great place for family hiking. We only had one day when we were here this past summer, but are planning a return visit this Fall to do some more exploring.
We stopped at this park in the rain as a stop off on a four hour cruise around the area. Even in the rain, it was a short walk (albeit a bit slippery) to see the bridge and falls and well worth the leg stretching. Free and though it was quick for us, could easily spend hours exploring other trails.
Stayed at the Trough Creek Lodge with family. Fortunate for them, they still get 4 more days there. Trough Creek is beautiful. Rainbow Falls, Balanced Rock, great trails. Only complaint is the trails aren't marked the greatest which is what knocked this down from a 5 to a 4. Don't let it discourage you though. This is a great part and much fun was had by all.
Beautiful stream leading to Lake Raystown.Great for hiking, biking, and picnics, and photography. Balanced Rock is a must see.
We were staying at Lake Raystown and took the opportunity to do a bit of trekking in this park as it was only a few miles away. Great fun (especially the suspension bridge). Do be aware of the hunting season though. You will come across signs warning you not to enter parts of the park unless you are wearing fluorescent clothing. The Balanced Rock is worth a look (although the graffiti is a bit of an eyesore). Overall a great time was had. You will find plenty of picnic areas as well in the park.
The small state park offers hiking trails, bike trails and picnic areas. Hikes to see the ice mine, balanced rock, and the swinging bridge are a must. Kids should have wading sneakers to explore the streams. Our family is now grown, but it was a favorite of ours for an evening picnic every summer for years. Now we take friends visiting from out of the area for a quiet picnic.
A tiny park with spectacular scenery! Recommended for people who love the outdoors. Picnics, hikes, and picture taking!
We had a lovely pitch in the park. Trails were very manageable for 2 adults and 2 kids. We picnicked and swam at nearby Raystown Lake. Quiet, peaceful park.