Select Page

Lacawac Sanctuary

Region: NEPA

Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli

General Information

Author: TJ Mastri

Lacawac Sanctuary is located on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack offers more than just a hiking experience. About 100 miles west of New York City, and a world away. It not only offers a multitude of small trails (.5 to 2.9 miles), but an opportunity to see research, education, and preservation in action. Instead of just passing through, immerse yourself in the “living laboratory” by visiting the onsite research station. Prepare to spend a few hours of not just hiking, but enjoying the many family/kid-friendly events such as wilderness survival classes, animal detectives, and natural sciences discussions led by local experts. Due to the location, there are few local restaurants, so bring a snack and a smile, the staff will be glad to see you.

Directions

From Ierstate 84:
Take the Lake Wallenpaupack/Greentown Exit (20) and follow Route 507 north for half a mile. Turn left onto Ledgedale Road. Follow to stop sign, then turn right (toward Hawley). Go one mile and turn right onto St Mary Church Road. Go 0.2 miles and turn right onto Lacawac Road. After about half a mile turn right at the Lacawac Sanctuary / Sanctuary Road sign onto a dirt road. Follow this to the main entrance marked by a stone gate.
 
GPS coordinates
41 22.582N    –    075 17.980W

Type

Out and Back

Distance

.5 mi

2.9 mi (longest)

Season

Year-round

Type

Day Hike

Detailed Specs

LACAWAC SANCTUARY
94 Sanctuary Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494
info@lacawac.org
Easy Hiking Trails:
Historic Great Camp Trail – 1.0 miles
Warbler Trail – 0.8 miles
Aurthur Watres Trail – 0.2 miles
Osprey Trail – 0.2 miles
Carriage Trail – 0.2 miles
Rhododendron -Trail – 0.2 miles
Lakefront Trail – 0.1 miles

Moderate Hiking Trails:
Maurice Brown Trail – 1.2 miles
Lake Lacawac Trail – 1.1 miles
Ledges Trail – 0.7 miles

More Difficult Hiking Trails:
Big Lake Trail – 2.9 miles
Partner Ridge Trail – 0.4 miles

PREFERABLE SEASON(S)

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
CONGESTION

Moderate
PARKING PASS

Not Required

TRAILHEAD ELEVATION

120.00 ft (36.58 m)
NET ELEVATION GAIN

900.00 ft (274.32 m)

The Watres Lodge
The summer and hunting estate for the Connell Family and eventually the Watres Family of Scranton. This Adirondack style home sleeps up to 24.

Ice House Cottage
Historic former ice house for the Watres Estate with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath – sleeps 4 (with a potential of 6 on two futons).

Location

Offline Map

Print or download the offline map
h

View Trail Guide

View the trail guidebook for this area

Get the App

Download the Adventure Grind App

12

View Trail Map

Get the Adventure Grind App

Download our free app for the latest trail guidebooks for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, outdoor adventures, camping and more

Nearby Adventures

Sample Trail

Northeast, PA

Sample Trail

Poconos, PA

Get The App

Location

2345 Divi St
Portland, OR 97220

Open Hours

Mon:10am – 5pm
Tue: 10am – 5pm
Wed: Closed
Thur: 10am – 5pm
Fri: 10am – 3pm
Sat: 10am – 3pm 
Sun: Closed

Send A Message