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Forgotten Asset. A Hike Through Ryerson State Park

9/24/2018

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By Ben McMillen

I have many childhood memories of Ryerson State Park located in Wind Ridge, PA. Most of them revolve around the now permantly drained lake. Fishing, paddle boats, picnics, and a few trips to the public pool were yearly events for my family.
The main attraction of course was the Lake.  When they drained the lake due to a failing dam I lost interest in Ryerson. However, I found a new way to experience the park. Something I have never done at Ryerson. Hiking!

I'm use to driving hours to find good hiking and backpacking areas. I admit I never really thought about hiking through Ryerson until now. So I grabbed my camera and hit the trails to see what I've been missing.

Even though it rained the whole time it was an amazing trip. I walked 4 miles out of the 13 miles of trails the park has to offer. Plenty of exploring left for another day hike or two. It really is a nice trail system and I plan on going back very soon.

TIPS: 
Cell service is pretty limited so be sure to grab a trail map at the trail head. Parts of the trail were pretty muddy so boots might be a good idea.

​Enjoy the photos!
Ben McMillen is a professional photographer for McMillen Photography
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Sandra Taylor
9/26/2018 04:37:30 pm

These pictures are awesome. People travel many hours to other states so they can see something like this, and here it is right in their own back yard!

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Theresa Cook link
7/15/2021 04:02:52 am

Loved reaading this thank you

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