Event
Hike! Paddle! Fish!
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.000000, -76.000000
Meet at the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center.
Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, July 25, 2025
Time:
9:45 AM
Duration:
4 hours and 45 minutes
Type of Event
Hike
Other
See program schedule below.
Description
Hike, paddle, and fish across Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site and French Creek State Park! Park rangers from both parks will lead this all-day event.
Participants must be 10 years and older. For children 10-18 years old, parental supervision is required.
Participants must be able to:
- Hike from Hopewell Furnace NHS to Hopewell Lake in French Creek State Park and back again, approximately 1.5 miles round trip.
- Manage a 1-person kayak.
- Sign waiver of responsibility for paddling a 1-person kayak.
- Commit 4 hours for completion of the three program elements.
Fishing poles, bait, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be provided. Participants can work towards completion of a Junior Angler activity booklet and earn a special badge.
Please bring a bagged lunch, drinking water, sunscreen, bug spray, and appropriate footwear for hiking and kayaking.
Program schedule:
- 10:00 am — Hike from Hopewell Furnace to Hopewell Lake in French Creek State Park
- 11:00 am — Kayak on Hopewell Lake with rangers
- 12:00 pm — Break for lunch in French Creek State Park
- 12:30 pm — Fishing on Hopewell Lake with rangers
- 1:30 pm — Hike back to Hopewell Furnace
This program may be cancelled or modified in the event of inclement weather.
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Email hofu_superintendent@nps.gov to register for this event. Registration deadline is Friday, July 18. Space is limited.
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