Walk the Wallenpaupack Creek

Posted 2/20/09

HAWLEY, PA — The Wallenpaupack Creek Trail (WCT) in Hawley highlights the history of the hydroelectric project constructed in the early 1920s and managed by Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) …

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Walk the Wallenpaupack Creek

TRR photos by Sandy Long

The mile-long Wallenpaupack Creek Trail concludes at a wetland where plants such as blue flag iris, ferns, cattails and jewelweed may be observed. Wetlands also support many species of birds, amphibians, fish and mammals such as beavers and muskrats.

Posted Friday, February 20, 2009 1:21 am

HAWLEY, PA — The Wallenpaupack Creek Trail (WCT) in Hawley highlights the history of the hydroelectric project constructed in the early 1920s and managed by Pennsylvania Power and Light (PPL) today. Interpretive panels along the footpath highlight the history of the lake and dam.

The public can enjoy an easy hike along the same path where the Wallenpaupack Creek meandered before the dam was built. The WTC connects to the Wallenpaupack Lake Trail, which allows hikers to extend their walk another mile and enjoy expansive views of the popular lake. The trails are mostly a combination of stone, mulch and dirt pathways.

The WTC begins at PPL’s Environmental Learning Center near the Wallenpaupack Area High School just off Route 6 in Hawley. The trail is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Animals and vehicles are prohibited.