There are many trails set aside just for ATVs in Pike County by the PA Bureau of Forestry.   In order of proximity to house, these areas are Maple Run Recreation Area and Burnt Mills Recreation Area.   All have ample parking.   Maps and information about these areas as well as PA ATV laws, rules, trail schedules and regulations can be found at the following website: ATV Trails.   For snow and trail conditions call 570-775-7237.   There are some nice private trails adjacent to the house.   Maps for these areas at the house.   Some of these trails may be difficult for new or young riders.

No matter what the season, any road you take from the house or the cottage is a scenic trip by bicycle.   Biking Rte 6 from Milford through Hawley and on to Honesdale, is not only beautiful, but there are many historical sights along the way.   It is a very challenging ride from the house and cottage East to Milford and an easier ride (less mountainous) West to Honesdale.

Follow Rte 590 West along the Lackawaxen River from Hawley, or Rte 507 South along Lake Wallenpaupack.   Rtes 434 and 739 are both scenic and lightly traveled by cars.   There are also many well-paved and seldom traveled "back country" roads that wind through woods and along farm fields.

Biking is encouraged in Pike and Wayne Counties and Bicycle Pa. Rte signs and "Share The Road" signs are frequently seen.   There are plenty of road maps that cover both counties at the cottage.

There are numerous trails open for mountain biking both in the nearby Delaware State Forest and Promised Land, which has designated biking trails for all ages.   All hiking, snowmobiling, ATV, game lands trails, and utility line trails are open for riding unless otherwise posted.   These include Blooming Grove trail system and Thunder Swamp trail system which are strictly for hiking.  

Utility line trails, which run up and down over the mountains through beautiful wooded terrain, are quite challenging and may not be suitable for young children.   Hemlock Walk cottage has trails very close by and within riding distance.   Other trails are a short drive away.

Maps of the trails can be found at the property.

Paupack Blueberry Farm on Gumbletown Rd., Paupack, PA, 18451   570-226-9702.   ½ mile away from Hemlock Walk.   There are 25 varieties of blueberries to choose from.   Pick your own or buy ready picked in the store&gift shop where you can also get baked goods, jellies, ice cream, honey and other gifts.   Many other blueberry items and local crafts are also available.   Store opens mid-June to Labor day.   Picking begins in July.   The fields open every day at 8AM.

Whether you're bringing a boat or plan to rent one, the lake region of Pike County has plenty to offer.   For boating and fishing rules, regulations, permits, safety etc. see PA Fish & Boat Commission.

Lake Wallenpaupack and nearby Fairview Lake are both large enough to accommodate the big power boats as well as pontoons, smaller motorized fishing vessels, and sailboats.   Kayaks, canoes and rowboats also use these lakes on calm days.   Terrific for water skiing, wind surfing and jet skiing.

There are also many smaller lakes in the area that are super for smaller boats with small outboard and electric motors as well as canoes, kayaks, rowboats, rafts, tubes and paddle boats.   These include (and we recommend) Fairview Lake, White Deer Lake, Shohola Lake, Pecks Pond, Promised Land Lake and Decker Pond.   Feel free to take the canoe at the house to any of these lakes.



If you're staying at Hemlock Walk cottage, You can rent a slip on Lake Wallenpaupack if you'd like to keep your boat there.   Slips are approximately 3 miles from the cottage and are subject to availability.   You can also keep your boat at the cottage and launch it daily at any of the nearby lakes. All have free public launches. The Fairview Lake boat launch is 1/2 mile down the road and is ours to use, although you will have to bring your boat back to the cottage when you're finished each day.   The cottage has plenty of boat parking.

The following rental locations are listed in order of proximity to the property.   Reservations recommended for weekends, June-September. POCONO ACTION SPORTS :   Power boats (ski boats, pontoons, fishing) sailboats, jet skis, accessories.   Water skiing lessons.   570-226-4556.

THE BOAT SHOP:   Pontoons, power, and fishing boats.   570-226-4062.

PINE CREST YACHT CLUB:   Ski boats, pontoons, jet skis, sailboats, fishing boats, canoes and paddle boats.   570-857-1136.

If you'd like to rent a small fishing boat for any of the other lakes mentioned above, then try these places:

PECKS POND RENTALS:   Bass boats, v-bottom boats w/trolling motors, rowboats, paddle boats, canoes.   They will transport a boat to any of the above mentioned lakes except Wallenpaupack and pick it up when you're finished.   Go to Pecks Pond.   570-775-7237.   They also rent rods and reels and have guided backwater nature and fishing trips.

PROMISED LAND STATE PARK:   Rents small boats and canoes to use on that lake.   Go to Promised Land or call 570-676-3428.

Wallenpaupack Bowling center - Rte 6, ½ mile west of Hawley across from Watson's Car Wash.   570-226-8499.   Email: Bowl.   League and open bowling, game room, snack bar, virtual golf, UltraBowl.   Hottest rock and lighting!   Fun for the whole family.

Camping is allowed in many areas of the Delaware state Forest.   For rules, regulations, permits and other information, go to Delaware State Forest.

There are also designated campsites at Promised Land State Park.   570-676-3428 and Promised Land.

Camping can be done year-round at both the above locations.

There is community camping at Wilsonville-Ledgedale, Ironwood Point and Caffrey recreation areas, which are on Lake Wallenpaupack.   They are run and maintained by PP&L.   Tents and trailer sites are in field and wooded settings.   Winter camping is available.

For more information and brochures: Lake Wallenpaupack.   Click on CAMPING.

Many of our guests use a portion of their stay with us to introduce their children to camping.   They may try a night in our property woods or the nearby State Forest with the peace of mind of knowing the cottage is a short walk away.

There are lots of great places for water sports, like canoeing.   We recommend the Upper Delaware River, Lake Wallenpaupack, Fairview Lake, White Deer Lake, Shohola Lake, Promised Land Lake, Decker Pond and Pecks Pond.   If you bring your own water craft and need information on regulations, safety, permits for PA waters, etc., go to PA Fish & Boat Commission or call 570-447-2206.

The cottage has a canoe for guests to take to any of the lakes and rivers.  It is registered to use in any PA waters and at any public access area.   If you don't want to mount and transport our canoe (2 adults can do it easily), there are canoes for rent at some locations.

RENTALS:

All Delaware River outfitters rent canoes at their locations.   See their ads under rafting.

Promised Land Park rents canoes for use on Promised Land Lake.

Pecks Pond will transport a canoe to any of the area lakes and pick it up when you're finished.   For rates and other information, go to Pecks Pond.

Pine Crest Yacht Club on Lake Wallenpaupack, also rents canoes.   570-857-1136, Rte 507, Greentown, Pa. 18426.

KAYAK RENTALS: Kayak Janes - Lake Wallenpaupack.   570-857-2202, Rte 507, Greentown, Pa. 18426.

The 3 area playgrounds have facilities for baseball, basketball, soccer, and football and tennis. There are also swings, slides etc.   For runners and joggers, the high school track, which has just been resurfaced, is left open for public use in the summer and on weekends when no events or games are being held.   The high school is located next to Lake Wallenpaupack at Rte 6 and Atlantic Ave.   It is a few minutes drive from Hemlock Walk.About 5 miles.

Fishing is available year-round in the Poconos and some of the best fishing in Pennsylvania can be found right here in Pike County with over 25 lakes and rivers to choose from.   Pike County currently holds the state catch record with an 8 lb. Pickerel.   These waters embrace thousands of acres and contain a wide variety of both cool and warmwater species.   Some are easily accessed by roadways while others are more remote and allow fishermen and women the pleasure of hiking through wood and glade to reach them.   Many have access for boats and offer places to fish from the shoreline.   The following list of Pike County waters offering the best fishing:

Note:   Waters with an asterisk denote those closest to the cottage.

Costa's Family Fun Park has go karts, game room, batting cages, kiddieland, mini-golf, driving range, ice cream, restaurant.   1-800-928-4FUN or 570-226-8585.   Minutes from both houses.

Carousel Water and Fun Park.   570-729-7532.   Pay one price for go karts, bumper boats, water slides, kiddie kars, & mini-golf.   Batting range, arcade and snack bar are there too.   20 mins. from Hemlock Walk.

Golf Park Plus - Paintball, go karts, mini-golf, driving range, bumper boats, arcade, kiddie land, picnic area, water wars, scenic train ride.   570-689-4996.   It is about 25 minutes from Hemlock.

Lots of golfing in the Poconos from the list below:

Cricket Hill Golf Club - Public, 18 holes, par 71.   Proshop, lounge and pub.   Rte 6 - halfway between Hawley and Honesdale.   570-226-4366.

Cliff Park Inn.   800-225-6535,   Milford, PA.

Fernwood - regulation course -18 holes - Rte 209, Bushkill, PA. 18324.   570-588-9500.

Shawnee-On-Delaware, PA. 18356.   1-800-shawnee.

Red Maples - Rte 296, South Canaan, PA. 18459.   570-937-4543.

Panorama at Crystal Lake - 570-222-2535.

For driving ranges and miniature golf see Fun Park.

Koles Fitness Center
998 Texas Palmyra Hwy.(Rte 6)
Honesdale, PA. 570-253-8766.

A coed facility located 5miles west of Hawley.   Free-weights, Machines, cardio equipment (steppers, elliptical trainers, treadmills etc.) tanning beds, spinning, aerobics classes, sauna, locker rooms, showers, drinks and clothing, babysitting, message therapy and more. Call for hours and rates.  

There are miles of trails for hikers, from flat and easy to hard and steep (power-line trails).   Many nice private trails can be found a short walk or from the front door.   Maps of these trails can be found at the house.

PP&L recreation areas, Shumann's Point and Ledgedale, have hiking trails that meander through the woods along Lake Wallenpaupack.   There are also many public trails in the state parks and state forests:   Promised Land State Park, which also contains Bruce Lake Natural Area and the Blooming Grove Trail System, which have miles of scenic wooded trails, as does the Thunder Swamp Trail System, where there are designated trails just for hiking.   All these trails are within a short drive from the house.   Maps of these areas can also be found at the house.   Parking available at all locations.   To view these public trails and the areas they cover, go to the following websites: For Promised Land and Bruce Lake: Promised Land.   You can also email them for snow and weather conditions and other information at: Promised Land or call 570-676-3428.

For state forest lands: Delaware State Forest.

There is a nice ½ mile trail by our private beach behind Wallenpaupack high school that also runs through the woods along the lake.   It is a 1 mile round trip - an easy trail.

There is also a trail running from Rte 402 back to White Deer Lake, around the lake and back out to 402.   There is a parking area on 402.   Actually it's a gravel road that's rarely used in Winter (or Summer for that matter).   It is about 3-4 mile round trip, or 6-8 miles if you go all the way around and back to the same parking area - mostly flat.

Shohola Lake area off of scenic Rte 6 has some very nice trails also for all levels of skiers.   The main trail that goes around the lake is especially beautiful with many off- shoots.   There are some steep and winding sections too.   To view this area and other Pike County game lands that also have trails.   Go to PA Game Commission.   Click on Pike County.   State game lands #180 and #183 are closest to the house.   There are plenty of maps at the house to guide you around.   All of the above areas have parking.

Two nice facilities that offer year-round riding, hay rides, horse drawn sleigh rides and more are given below.   Both stables are close to both Lake Walk and Hemlock Walk.

Triple 'W' Riding Stable Inc.   800-540-2620.   Also, check out the Happy Trails Riding Center, Happy Trails Inc. 570-898-6996.

Pike County is well known for terrific hunting.   Record deer, black bear and turkey have been taken from our game lands and state forest.   Pike County is home to state game lands #'s 183, 180, 116, 209 and 316.   #183 is closest to the cottage.   Hemlock Walk is just minutes away by car.

All the game lands have parking areas.   Maps of all game lands, state forest lands and parks open to hunting, can be found at the cottage.  

All hunters must have a valid PA license.   All hunting rules and regulations, license information, seasons, bag limits, fire arms, game lands and state forest maps, and all other information can be found by going to PA Game Commission.   There is also a nice rifle range close to both the house and the cottage.   It has a 25 yd., 50yd. and 100yd. shooting area.   It is located just off Rte 6 by the East end of Decker Pond, about ¾ miles from the Lake Wallenpaupack dike and Rte 507.   PLEASE HUNT SAFELY!

There are plenty of lakes and ponds to fish in Pike County.   All are within a short drive away.   They include Lake Wallenpaupack, Decker Pond, White Deer Lake, Fairview Lake, Shohola Lake, Peck's Pond, Promised Land Lake, Egypt Meadow Pond and Bruce Lake, just to name a few.   Maps, directions to these lakes are at the cottage.   Most have places to fish from the shoreline if they aren't frozen during your stay.

Lake Wallenpaupack is a huge lake, so it takes longer to freeze.   The rest are smaller and usually freeze by mid-December or early January unless it's unseasonably warm.   Of course you can fish them whether they are frozen or not.   A valid PA fishing licence is required.   For information on fishing and ice fishing go to PA Fish & Boat Commission or call 570-477-2206.

Some lakes are monitored for ice and some are not.   For information on Lake Wallenpaupack, go to Lake Wallenpaupack or call 570-226-3702.

For information on Pecks Pond, go to Pecks Pond or call 570-775-7237.

For information on Promised Land Lake, Bruce Lake and Egypt Meadow Lake, go to Promised Land or call 570-676-3428.

For information on Fairview, Shohola, Decker and White Deer Lakes, go to http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/recreation.aspx">DCNR.   Click on ice fishing under winter activities and on Poconos/Endless Mountains and Pike County.   You can also get information from PA Fish &Boat Commission or call 570-477-2206.

Ice skating is good on all the smaller lakes and ponds.   Some of the lakes are monitored, some are not.   If you see ice fishermen out, it's usually good to skate.   For more information on lake skating in our area go to PARKS. Lake Wallenpaupack is a huge lake and doesn't usually freeze smooth due to strong winds.   Instead, we recommend Fairview Lake, Promised Land Lake, and Pecks Pond.   Call for information about ice safety and skating conditions.   Promised Land State Park: 570-676-3428.   Pecks Pond: 570-775-7237. There is also an ice rink: Stadium on Ice in Scranton.   570-969-2255.  

Pocono Action Sports - 4 miles from Hemlock Walk.   ¼ mile south of Rte 6 & Rte 507 junctions on Lake Wallenpaupack.   570-226-4556.

Pine Crest Yacht Club - Rte 507, Greentown, Pa. on Lake Wallenpaupack.   570-857-1136.

KAYAK RENTALS: Kayak Janes - Lake Wallenpaupack.   570-857-2202, Rte 507, Greentown, Pa. 18426.   See also canoeing.

See Fun Park.

Kittatinny Paintball, 1-800-356-2852.   Located just across the PA border in Barryville, NY, opposite Lackawaxen, PA.   Call for directions from Hawley, PA or Northern Lake Wallenpaupack.

Assault Zone at Golf Park Plus - Golf Park Drive, Hamlin, PA, 18427.   570-689-4996.

See also Fun Park.

Lots of choices here.   See Lake Wallenpaupack.   Click on "Other attractions" in "Things to do".   We definitely recommend taking your boat or renting a boat and going to Epply Island for a picnic.

In Promised Land State Park: Promised Land.

The 2 public playgrounds in our area all have picnic facilities, including grills.   The school playground does not have grills.   See also playground & parks.

There are also picnic facilities (including grills) on the public beach.   See also swimming & beaches.

Of course you can picnic just about anywhere public access is allowed.   You may need to bring a portable grill or hibachi.   On public lands, check to see that fires (including grill fires) are allowed.

There are three beautiful playgrounds to choose from.   Directions are at the cottage.

PALMYRA TOWNSHIP PARK AND PLAYGROUND:   A beautiful park in the woods located 1/2 mile from Hemlock Walk cottage.   Basket ball, baseball, tennis courts, handball/raquetball court and picnic facilities with a covered pavillion with grills across from Fairview Lake and the public boat launch.   You may want to bring the cottage canoe and do some fishing.   See also picnics. WALLENPAUPACK PLAYGROUND:   Walk or ride bikes down the lane from Lake Walk and around the corner to the school yard which sits in a quiet and private wooded area.   Along with playground equipment are soccer, baseball and football fields as well as basketball and tennis courts.   Picnic tables are there too.

BINGHAM PARK:   Located 2 miles the historic town of Hawley, and 6 miles from Hemlock Walk cottage.   It is another beautiful park-like setting situated by the Lackawaxen River in case you want to do some fishing too.   You will find there a playground, fields for baseball, basketball and tennis courts, and picnic facilities.

Landers River Trips, 1-800-252-2935.   Raft, canoe, tube, kayak, camp, mountain bike.   Located on the upper Delaware River.

Kittatinny Canoes.   Raft, canoe, camp, and kayak located on the upper Delaware River.   1-800-FLOAT-KC. River Country.   Raft, canoe, kayak trips.   Located at Fernwood Resort in Bushkill, PA.   877-570-6700.

There is a nice shooting range about 5 miles from cottage just beyond Decker Pond on Rte 6.   It is maintained by the Pa Game commission.   There is a 100Yd. range, 50 Yd. range and 25 Yd. range.   For range rules, regulations and other information, go to PA Game Commission and click on Pike County in the Pocono/Endless Mountain area.   See also hunting.

Pocono School of Sailing.   1-888-993-sail.   Learn to sail.   Certified Training Facility on Lake Wallenpaupack at Lighthouse Harbor Marina.

SAILBOAT RENTALS: See boating.

There are 6 ski resorts in our area.   They are listed in order of proximity to the house and cottage.   Websites and phone #s are listed.   All have skiing, snow boarding, and snow tubing as well as rentals, lessons and night skiing, boarding and tubing.   Click on websites for rates, packages, hours and other information.   Maps and brochures are available at the house.

Here are some ski sites:


Big Bear.   5 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-500'.   570-685-1400. Email: Big Bear.
Alpine Mt.   570-595-2150.   5 lifts,18 trails.   Vertical-650'. Email: Alpine Mt.
Shawnee Mt.  570-421-7231.   Snow reports: 1-800-233-4218.   9 lifts, 23 trails.   Vertical-700'.
Montage Mt.  1-800-GOT-SNOW or 570-969-7669.   6 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.
Elk Mt.   570-679-4400.   Snow report: 1-800-233-4131.   Email: Elks Skier.   6 lifts, 27 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.

Miles of trails for X-Country and Telemark skiers from flat and easy to hairy and scary power-line trails.   Some nice private trails can be found a short walk or ski from the front door.   Maps of these trails can be found at the property.

There are also a lot of public trails in the State Parks and State forest a short 5-10 min drive away.   Promised Land State Park, which also contains Bruce Lake Natural Area, and the Blooming Grove Trail System have miles of scenic wooded trails, as does the Thunder Swamp Trail System where there are designated trails just for hiking and x-country skiing.   Maps of these areas can also be found at the house.   Parking is available at all locations.   To view these public trails and the areas they cover, go to Promised Land.   Here is a great park map (click on "Go to the park map"), if you have adobe acrobat reader, which can be downloaded there.   You can also email Promised Land for snow and weather conditions and other information or call 570-676-3428.   For X-Country Skiing in Delaware State forest, go to X-Country Ski.   Remember to click on Pike County in the Pocono/Endless Mountain area.  

PP&L maintains the Shuman Point Natural Area, about 6 miles from the cottage.   Map is in the "To-Do" book.   There are 250 acres of woods with a 3 mile trail along Lake Wallenpaupack.   On some steep sections you may want to walk.

There is a nice ½ mile trail by our private beach behind the high school that also runs through the woods along the lake.   It is a 1 mile round trip.   It's an easy trail about 5 miles from the cottage.

There is also a trail running from Rte 402 back to White Deer Lake, around the lake and back out to 402.   There is a parking area on 402.   Actually it's a gravel road that's rarely used in Winter (or Summer for that matter).   It's about 3-4 mile round trip, or 6-8 miles if you go all the way around and back to the same parking area.   See Pike County wall map at property.

Shohola Lake area off of scenic Rte 6 has some very nice trails also for all levels of skiers.   The main trail that goes around the lake is especially beautiful.   Many off-shoots here.   Maps of this place and other game land trails are at the property.

All the above areas have parking.   Maps and info on all areas listed can be found at the property.

There is a nice run in Promised Land Park that we like that is part of the hiking trail.   It's pretty tame and good for children.   There are some steep and scary power line hills for dare-devils.   Sleds that you can steer are best for these.

  Sledding areas are marked on the wall maps at the cottage.

Triple W Stables.   1-800-540-2620.

There are 6 ski resorts in our area that have snowboarding.   They are listed below in order of proximity to the cottage.   Websites and phone #s are listed too.   All have skiing, snow boarding, and snow tubing as well as rentals, lessons and night boarding and tubing.   Click on websites for rates, packages, hours and other information.   See also skiing.   Maps and brochures at the properties.

Some ski sites feature snowboarding:


Big Bear.   5 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-500'.   570-685-1400. Email: Big Bear.
Alpine Mt.  570-595-2150.   5 lifts,18 trails.   Vertical-650'. Email: Alpine Mt.
Shawnee Mt.   570-421-7231.   Snow reports: 1-800-233-4218.   9 lifts, 23 trails.   Vertical-700'.
Montage Mt.   1-800-GOT-SNOW or 570-969-7669.   6 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.
Elk Mt.   570-679-4400.   Snow report: 1-800-233-4131.   Email: Elks Skier.   6 lifts, 27 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.

There are some nice private trails adjacent to the house.   Maps for these areas at the house.   There are also many trails set aside just for snowmobilers in Pike County by the DCNR. In order of proximity to house, these areas are White Deer-Owego, Edgemere-Pecks Pond and Snow Hill Trail.   All have ample parking.   Maps and information about these areas as well as PA snowmobile laws, rules and regulations can be found at Delaware State Forest.   For snow and trail conditions call 570-775-7237.

There are also some nicely designated trails in nearby Promised Land State Park.   For maps and information on this area go to: Promised Land or email to Promised Land.   570-676-3428.

There are miles of trails for snowshoers, from flat and easy to hard and steep (power-line trails).   Many nice private trails can be found a short walk from the front door.

There are also a lot of public trails in the State Parks and State forest.   Promised Land State Park, which also contains Bruce Lake Natural Area, and the Blooming Grove Trail System, have miles of scenic wooded trails, as does the Thunder Swamp Trail System where there are designated trails just for hiking and snowshoeing.   All these trails are within a short drive from the house.   Maps of these areas can also be found at the house.   Parking is available at all locations.   To view these public trails and the areas they cover, go to the following websites:

For Promised Land and Bruce Lake: Promised Land.  You can also email them for snow and weather conditions and other information at: Promised Land or call 570-676-3428.

For state forest lands: Delaware State Forest.

PP&L Maintains the Shuman Point Natural Area located on Rte 590W about 1-2 miles west of Rte 6.   See directions and the map at the property.   This area is 250 acres of woods with a 3 mile trail along Lake Wallenpaupack.   There are some steep sections, so be careful.

There is a nice ½ mile trail behind Wallenpaupack high school that also runs through the woods along the lake.   It is a 1 mile round trip and an easy trail.

There is also a trail running from Rte 402 back to White deer Lake, around the lake and back out to 402.   There is a parking area there on 402.   Actually it's a gravel road that's rarely used in Winter (or Summer for that matter).   It is about 3-4 mile round trip, or 6-8 miles if you go all the way around and back to the same parking area.   It is mostly flat showshoeing.

Shohola Lake area off of scenic Rte 6 has some very nice trails also for all levels of skiers.   The main trail that goes around the lake is especially beautiful.   Many off-shoots there.   Also, you will find some steep and winding sections.   To view this area and other Pike county game lands that also have trails, go to PA Game Commission.   State game lands #180 and 183 are closest to the house.   There are plenty of maps at the house showing the location of these areas.

All the above areas have parking.   Call 570-676-3428 for snow and weather conditions.

There are 6 ski resorts in our area that have snowtubing.   They are listed below in order of proximity to the house and cottage.   Websites and phone #s are listed.   All have skiing, snow boarding, and snow tubing as well as rentals, lessons and night boarding and tubing.   Click on websites for rates, packages, hours and other information.   See also skiing.   Maps and brochures at the property.

Some sites featuring snowtubing:


Big Bear.   5 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-500'.   570-685-1400. Email: Big Bear.
Alpine Mt.  570-595-2150.   5 lifts,18 trails.   Vertical-650'. Email: Alpine Mt.
Shawnee Mt.   570-421-7231.   Snow reports: 1-800-233-4218.   9 lifts, 23 trails.   Vertical-700'.
Montage Mt.   1-800-GOT-SNOW or 570-969-7669.   6 lifts, 21 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.
Elk Mt.   570-679-4400.   Snow report: 1-800-233-4131.   Email: Elks Skier.   6 lifts, 27 trails.   Vertical-1,000'.

We have 2 beaches in the area to choose from.   The Palmyra Township beach at Lake Wallenpaupack is the largest and lifeguards are posted.   The beach is located along Rte 6 next to the information building and across from Rita's Water Ice.   There is parking if you are driving.   Picnic tables and grills provided.   No rafts or tubes are allowed inside the roped-off swimming area.   Hours are 10 AM-6PM daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   a 5 mile drive or bike ride from Hemlock Walk cottage.   Map and directions are at the property.There is also a nice beach at Promised Land   if you intend on spending the day there, which we definitely recommend.   Lifeguards are posted.   There are also hiking, biking, fishing, boating, swimming, and picnicking.   5 miles from Hemlock Walk Cottage in the opposite direction.   Maps and directions at the property.

There are 3 tennis courts to choose from (see also playgrounds and parks.   The closest to Hemlock Walk is Palmyra Township Park, ½ mile down Gumbletown Rd. from the cottage.   The courts at Bingham Park in the town of Hawley are about 7 miles from Hemlock.   The park is just past the library.   There are also courts at Wallenpaupack Middle school, at the end of Atlantic Ave off Rte 6 across from the high school.   These courts are a about a 6 mile drive from Hemlock Walk cottage.  

Carousel Water and Fun Park.   Rte 652, Beach Lake, PA, 18405.   570-729-7532.

Shawnee Mt.   Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pa. 18356.   570-421-7231.

Plenty of this on Fairview Lake and big Lake Wallenpaupack. Pocono Action Sports - Boats, Ski Accessories, lessons.   ¼ mile South of Rte 6 & Rte 507 junction on Lake Wallenpaupack.   570-226-4556.  For more rentals, See also boating.

Interested?   Questions?   Comments?   If so, contact us.

Have a great day!