포터 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The Black Forest Trail is a 42-mile loop that starts and ends at Slate Run. Segments of the old Black Forest Trail can be found east of here near Riffle Run and Half Dome.

Tiadaghton State Forest covers nearly 150,00- square acres and includes several other smaller natural areas, such as Algerine Wild Area directly east of here and Algerine Swamp Natural Area to the north. Hunting is allowed (including the hunting of black bears!) so wearing orange during hunting season is always a good idea.

By the early 1900s, logging had removed most of the hemlocks which gave the Black Forest its name. However, in some places you can still find these trees due to property disputes or steep slopes which prevent their removal over a hundred years ago. The Bicentennial Trail takes you to a spot in the forest here where the old growth hemlocks still stand proud.

This is one of four great tent sites along County Line Branch. You can filter water from the creek. No permits are required for single-night stays, but you do need a permit from Tiadaghton State Forest at 570-753-5409 if you intend to stay at the same site for more than one night in a row.

You'll find a waterfall and small swimming pool here along Morris Run before it enters into Slate Run.

You can park here along PA 44 to access the Black Forest Trail, Ruth Will Ski Trail, Naval Run Trail, and others. The parking lot is a small gravel pull-off along the main road.

The summit of Hemlock Mountain has one of the best views on the entire Black Forest Trail. There is a dry campsite at the top near the lookout with great flat spots to lay your tent.

You look north from here across a forest of white birch trees falling down the mountain toward Little Slate Run.