Wrapping up the High Rocks Improvement Project for 2024

As 2024 heads to close, we wanted to share some of the highlights from the High Rocks Improvement Project. This year was our most ambitious endeavor resulting in over $50,000 worth of investment in the park (and counting). Contracting with the Access Fund Conservation Team as well as the support of the PA Outdoor Corp allowed us to be extremely efficient and productive.  We are also extremely grateful to all the volunteers and local businesses.

While some projects are complete, we still have plenty of work ahead of us in 2025. The project page will continue to be updated so keep an eye out for opportunities to help!

  • Trained 16 volunteers and park staff in sustainable trail design and construction techniques
  • Installed 2 retaining walls and over 47 stone steps
  • Repainted 125’ of overlook fence
  • Installed sitting bench and new access stairs at overlook
  • Removed over 1000 sqft of invasive species and reseeded 500 sqft with native plants
  • Removed over 850 sqft of graffiti
  • Reblazed and/or improved wayfinding on approximately 3 miles of trail
  • Contributed over 1500 hours in paid/volunteer labor

This project is being funded by the generous support of: