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provide fishing opportunities
for those who enjoy solitude
and peacefulness.
Anglers everywhere know that
the excitement and anticipation
of a trout hitting their line is like
no other and that feeling can be
relived over and over here.
In addition, between March
and May every year, the creek
transforms itself into a raging
whitewater river. The water
is too swift for canoes, so it is
kayakers only. Class II, III, and
sometimes IV rapids develop
in the waters that run through
High Rock Vista, Worlds End State Park
the park. For the intrepid, the
kayaking is exhilarating. For
the cliffs on the north side of the river. The red-blazed trail
those who want to watch, the adventure is palpable.
leaves the Loyalsock Trail near the High Rock Vista that
For years, the park was host to the Loyalsock Slalom
overlooks the park and then descends along the cliffs to
Races. These days, kayakers and rafters can check out
Route 154 on the west side of the park.
the 13-mile stretch of the river between Route 220 and
The Double Run Nature Trail leaves from across the
Forksville for the best whitewater.
highway near the chapel and follows the woods. If you
want to see spring wildflowers, this trail is for you. Double
Hiking
Run Nature Trail is also well-known for its native trout
There are over 25 miles of hiking trails available in and
population. Although this trail is rated as slightly less
near the park for those who enjoy the outdoors. The park's
difficult than the High Rock Trail, it includes rocky and
brochures rate the trails from "more difficult" to "most
steep sections. A brochure and trail map can be picked up at
difficult". There are no easy trails here. The terrain around
the Visitor Center.
the park is steep and rocky. Visitors should be prepared
Lastly, of interest to backpackers is the "LT-blazed"
for demanding conditions and use proper footwear and
59.2-mile
rugged Loyalsock Trail, that passes through the
trekking gear.
park.
This
trail has stood the test of time since 1951 when
According to Young in his Hike Pennsylvania book, "If
it
was
laid
out
by Boy Scouts. In 1953, the Alpine Club of
you want to do some hiking in the Worlds End region, you
Williamsport
took
over its maintenance and expanded it to
should know that hiking means climbing."
its
current
length.
The shortest trail, The High Rock Trail is one-mile long
The park is the perfect place to stay overnight on your
and starts in the park near the Cabin Bridge. The trail shares
backpacking
trip.
the path with the Loyalsock Trail as it works its way along
For
ultra-marathoners,
the park lends its name to the
the ridge and across the High Rock Run bridge. Across the
annual
Worlds
End
Ultra
Marathon,
a 50K and 100K course
bridge, it quickly climbs several hundred feet to weave its
run
on
the
single
track
trails
in
the
area.
way through a lichen-covered boulder field to the top of

Camping

High Rock Trail, Worlds End State Park

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Visitors who want to stay overnight at Worlds End State
Park have options.
The historic Worlds End State Park cabins, built by the
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s, have
won awards for their architecture. There are 19 rustic
cabins available to rent year-round. Cabins do not have
running water, but there are shower houses in the area of
the cabins. Some cabins have fireplaces. All have a stove/
oven, refrigerator, simple beds, a table, chairs, and a wood
burning stove for heat. Guests must provide their own
linens and camping supplies.
On the south side of the highway is the traditional
campground for the park. A 70-site tent and trailer
wooded camping area is provided for visitors.
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