Hiking at Tuscarora State Park

The trails wander through several habitats like mature deciduous forest, meadow, and agricultural fields.

This old dirt road passes through many habitats, including mature deciduous forest, pine, and larch plantation, grass fields, and overgrown meadow. This trail ends at the southern shore of Tuscarora Lake.

This grass covered trail winds along the edge of a mature forest and agricultural fields. The trail provides access to Old Log Trail and the park office and visitor center.

One end of Lake View Trail is in the day use area. The other end meets Crow Trail. Lake View Trail runs parallel to Tuscarora Lake, crosses two creeks, and passes through a large rhododendron stand and a hemlock forest. The trail crosses the dam, allowing for spectacular views of the lake.

A 5.5-mile loop around Tuscarora Lake can be made by hiking Lake View, Spirit of Tuscarora, and Crow trails.

Laurel Trail

0.4 mile, easiest hiking

Accessed from Log Trail or Edge Trail, this grassy road was used to cut trees that died from severe gypsy moth damage. This short loop provides views of mountain laurel and a mature forest.

Locust Mountain Trail

0.4 mile, more difficult hiking

An old fire access road winding through a mature deciduous forest on a fairly steep slope, this trail takes you from Crow Trail to the top of Locust Mountain.

Old Log Trail

0.3 mile, easiest hiking

This old logging road winds through a mature deciduous forest. It has a slight grade and connects to Laurel and Forest Edge trails and the west end parking area.