Lick Hollow Picnic Area - Forbes State Forest - Hopwood, Pennsylvania
N 39° 51.746 W 079° 40.638
17S E 613134 N 4413325
The Lick Hollow State Forest Picnic Area is located off of US Route 40 in South Union Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WME3QG
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2012
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Lick Hollow Picnic Area - Forbes State Forest - Hopwood, Pennsylvania
Lick Hollow State Forest Picnic Area – This
beautiful picnic area is located a half mile off Route 40,
along Lick Run.
The picnic area is open from Memorial Day
to Labor Day, 11:00 AM to dusk. It is closed on Tuesday’s and Wednesdays during this time. This area features picnic tables, charcoal grills, drinking water, and restrooms for public use.
HIKING TRAILS AT LICK HOLLOW
The Lick Hollow Nature Trail and Pine Knob Trais are accessible from the Picnic Area
LICK HOLLOW NATURE TRAIL
This 3/4 mile long trail is a leisurely walk through the picnic area. The trail is self-guided. Interpretive pamphlets* can be found at the picnic area. It will take about an hour to walk the trail and stop at each of the 20 interpretive stops. Along the way, you will learn about a few of the tree species native to this area, how riparian areas are important for wildlife, about insects and disease, and other pertinent topics.
PINE KNOB TRAIL
This trail is about 2 miles long, starting from the Picnic Area and ending at the Pine Knob Overlook. Trail parallels Lick Run for part of its length, but is a rugged trail for the most part. The elevation of this trail changes 1,600 vertical feet from its lowest point at the picnic area, to its highest at the Pine Knob Overlook. When hiking this trail, be prepared for a 4 hour round trip. Pack plenty of liquids during the summer, and warm clothes in the winter.
LAND CONTACT
Forbes State Forest
1291 Route 30 / Post Office Box 519
Laughlintown, Pennsylvania 15655-0519
Telephone: (724)238-1200