The Memorial Lake State Park Complex and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are offering two day-long opportunities for people to take a self-guided driving tour of Bear Hole Trail at Swatara State Park.
The events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13.
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According to the event pages for the drive-through events, the self-guided tour begins at the Swopes Valley Trailhead and goes through five miles of the natural preserve, letting out at the Appalachian Trail Bridge near Lickdale.
The tour also includes four parking areas where people can get out and explore. The parking areas are located at the fossil pit, Daubert School, charcoal pit, and Bordner’s Cabin.
The speed limit throughout the route is 10 mph and all traffic is one way. The last vehicles will be allowed entrance to the drive-through is at 2:30 p.m. on each day.
The Memorial Lake State Park Complex includes Memorial Lake, Swatara, Boyd Big Tree Preserve and Ibberson conservation areas.
Programs are subject to change due to weather or staffing shortages. Please check the DCNR Calendar of events or Facebook page for cancellations or changes to programs.
Anyone with concerns or requiring special accommodations should contact park officials at least 72 hours prior to the event at 717-865-6470 or qheist@pa.gov.
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