Bear Hole Trail (Swatara State Park)

Running along the eastern side of Swatara State Park is Bear Hole Trail, a wide, rolling trail for hiking and biking. Bordner’s Cabin/Acrigg’s Falls, and the Fossil Pit can be found along this trail. (For directions to Bordner’s Cabin/ Acrigg’s Falls, please see the entry for that specific hike.) Fossil Site information: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/topogeo/collecting/fossilsintro/swataragap/index.htm Note to visitors to the Swatara State Park Fossil Pit: “If you visit Swatara State Park and the fossil pit, please be considerate of others who will visit after you. Please don’t remove rocks for off-site fossil extraction. Please only take a few specimens with you to allow others to enjoy looking for fossils for years to come. As always, eye protection should be worn when using rock hammers and chisels.” Park Map: http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_003057.pdf **Hunting is permitted in Swatara State Park, high visibility colors advised, especially during hunting season**