26 miles of trails
The hiking trails are a mix of rocky paths and smooth forest floor. The northernmost 1.2-mile of East Shore Trail is old, smooth blacktop that used to be PA 170 before Prompton Dam was built, flooding most of the old road. Most trails are rated more difficult hiking.
Prompton State Park Trail Map (PDF)
Trail Definitions
Difficulty Ratings
Easiest -- For beginner trail users. Grade is gentle with few obstacles.
More Difficult -- For the majority of trail users. Grade is steeper and trails narrower with embedded rocks or roots on the trail surface.
Most Difficult -- For trail users with advanced skills. Grade is steep and provides a definite physical challenge. Routes may not be well marked. Elevation gain or loss is severe.
Trail Route Type
Loop -- Start and end at the same location and follow a single trail to form a loop.
Out-and-back -- Start and end at a trailhead and follow a single trail to an endpoint or specific point of interest, then return along the same route.
Point-to-point -- Trails are generally longer in distance and parks may often contain only a portion of the trail within their boundary. Hiker starts and ends in different locations, often requiring a shuttle.
Connector -- Begin and end in connection with another trail or trails but do not terminate at a trailhead.
Blueberry Trail
1.3 miles | More difficult hiking | Loop trail | Blue blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This is a single track trail along the northern portion of the park.
Bone Ridge Trail
1.9 miles | More difficult hiking | Loop trail | Green blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This is a single track loop trail.
Cliff Trail
1.5 miles | Most difficult hiking | Loop trail | Red blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This loop travels around a cliff outcrop in the northern portion of the park.
Cross Trail
0.2 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This trail connects Cliff Trail and Eagle Pass Trail.
Eagle Pass Trail
1.0 mile | More difficult hiking | Connector trail | Green blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This trail connects East Shore trail and Sugar Shack Trail.
East Shore Trail
4.5 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: benches
East Shore Trail runs north and south offering views of Prompton Lake.
Hemlock Trail
1.7 miles | More difficult hiking | Loop trail | Yellow blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
Hemlock Trail is a loop that starts and ends on East Shore Trail and passes through hemlock groves.
High Ledge Trail
1.0 mile | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | Blue blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
High Ledge Trail offers another point of connection between Hemlock Trail, Sugar Shack Trail and East Shore Trail.
Hiker Trail
0.2 mile | Most difficult hiking | Connector trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This trail offers a quick connection from East Shore Trail to Cliff Trail.
Orchard Trail North
1.4 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms
Orchard Trail North begins at the boat launch parking area and travels north. This trail travels out and back or can be looped to include West Shore Trail North.
Orchard Trail South
1.7 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, benches
Orchard Trail South travels between the main day use parking area and the boat launch parking area. For a longer hike, continue hiking on West Shore Trail South to form a loop.
Pine Creek Trail
0.9 mile | More difficult hiking | Loop trail | Green blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
Pine Creek Trail is a loop that includes a small portion of Cliff Trail at the northern most portion of the park.
Sidewinder Trail
0.7 mile | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Yellow blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This trail winds up hill from East Shore Trail to connect to Cliff Trail. For a longer hike, combine this trail with Cliff Trail.
Sugar Shack Trail
1.7 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | White blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: none
This trail begins at East Shore Trail and meets Eagle Pass Trail as it continues on to High Ledge Trail.
West Shore Trail North
1.8 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms picnic tables
This trail begins at the boat launch parking area and travels north. It mirrors Orchard Trail North and may be used in conjunction with West Shore Trail South to travel the full length of the park north to south.
West Shore Trail South
1.4 miles | More difficult hiking | Out-and-back trail | Red blazes
Recreations permitted: hiking, mountain biking
Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms, picnic tables, benches
This trail system runs between the main day use and boat launch parking areas. It mirrors Orchard Trail South and may be used in conjunction with West Short Trail North for a long hike traveling the full length of the park north to south.