Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
The trailhead is alongside the park's main road.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
01/18/2018
A cross-country skier's fresh tracks lead the way on this wide, nearly level portion of the trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
The trail leads through some of Pennsylvania's beautiful woodland.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Hickory Run Trail follows alongside the Hickory Run Creek.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Alongside the trail, watch for beautiful icicles decorating the rocks.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Small red berries add tiny spots of color along the wintry trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
What made these unusual tracks in the middle of the trail? Birds hopping!
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
A cross-country skier's tracks show how a fallen tree was only a minor obstacle.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
A lone cross-country skier glides through the peaceful woods.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Watch for this intersection. Sand Spring Trail crosses a bridge, but Hickory Run Trail continues along the stream on a less obvious path.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
After the intersection with Sand Spring Trail, Hickory Run changes to a narrower path that is perfect for snowshoeing.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
In virgin snow, adventurers find the trail through the woods by yellow blazes.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
The end of Hickory Run Trail is at the intersection with Fireline Trail. A short path to the left leads to a view of train tracks.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Lucky adventurers, or those who know the train schedule, can watch a train pass near the end of the trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
Snowshoeing is a great way to enjoy this wintry trail.
Karen Lee Ensley
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01/18/2018
The trail includes crossing a narrow ridge.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date: 
01/18/2018
The sun drops behind a hill and darkens the trail quickly.