Little Rocky Glen-Countryside Conservancy
Little Rockly Glen is a preserve owned by the Countryside Conservancy. While it is small in size, it is big in beauty, featuring a gorge shaded with hemlocks and adorned with moss and ferns. The South Branch Tunkhannock Creek flows through the gorge, creating rapids, deep pools, and unique erosional features. Trout anglers enjoy the glen, as do whitewater kayakers in high water.
We parked in a lot along Lithia Valley Road and followed the trail above the creek. The trails are not marked, but are easy to follow. We hiked to the top of a mushroom rock outcrop overlooking the glen. The views were beautiful. We were able to descend to the ledge below the outcrop to enjoy the rapids and cascades, not to mention the unique potholes in the rock.
We climbed back up and hiked the trail as it clung to the side of the glen, the creek roaring below. We descended to a large pool, meadow, and a large picnic shelter. The pool was beautiful as the deep waters swirled, and the meadow was adorned with wildflowers. Swimming is not allowed in the glen as several people have drowned.
On the hike back out, we retraced our steps, enjoying the scenery of the glen. The total hike was less than a quarter mile. Little Rocky Glen is ideal for a quick visit to enjoy the beauty of nature.
We parked at 41.554341, -75.833674. There is parking for about five or six cars.
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View this post on InstagramRock formations at Little Rocky Glen, owned by the Countryside Conservancy.
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