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Hiking Guide

Go Hiking! Ryerson Station State Park
361 Bristoria Road
Wind Ridge, PA 15380

Phone: (724) 428-4254

Hiking Information
Basic Info:
The 1,164-acre park, located in Greene County, features the 62-acre Ronald J. Duke Lake that is named in memory of a former manager of Ryerson Station State Park.

Trails:
Enjoy 11 miles of trails.

Explore the park on foot during spring, summer, fall and on cross-country skis in winter. The trails traverse many habitats, like mature forests, wet valley bottoms, evergreen plantations and fields in ecological succession.

The self-guiding Fox Feather Trail will lead you along a wooded ridge, by a flowing stream and give you several opportunities to observe the beauty of Duke Lake.

Other Items Offered:
Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, picnic areas, swimming. Winter activities include ice skating, ice fishing and sledding.

On the Web
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/ryerson.htm
Email: ryersonstationsp@state.pa.us

Info provided by The PA Dept. of Conservation and National Resources

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