If you are coming from out of town you may need to know about directions or a place to stay. You may also be interested in these lists of places to eat and places to bike/hike and other fun things to do while you're here.
From Allentown or the PA turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) Lehigh Valley Exit -
Take Route 22 west to Exit 35 (Lenhartsville). Turn Right at the bottom of the ramp onto Route 143 South. Turn left on Old Route 22 at the T. Go one block to the barn on the left.
From Reading or PA turnpike Morgantown Exit:
Take I-176 North to Route 61 (Pottsville Pike) Take Route 61 North to Hamburg, and enter the Route 22 east ramp.
Take Route 22 East to Exit 35 (Lenhartsville). Turn Right at the bottom of the ramp onto Route 143 South. Turn left on Old Route 22 at the T. Go one block to the barn on the left.
Hawk Mountain Bed & Breakfast 610-756-4224
2 1/2 miles east of Rt. 143 on Stony Run Valley Rd, Kempton.
Built by the owners, the Hawk Mountain B&B offers eight private rooms each with private bath, a full breakfast in its rustic "Common Room" and beautifully landscaped pool and lounge area. Visit http://www.hawkmountainbb.com/
Mountain Peek Bed and Breakfast 610-562-7663
404 Focht Lane, Hamburg. Email mary@mountainpeek.org for more information.
Pamela's Forget-Me-Not Bed and Breakfast 610-756-3398
35 Hawk Mountain Road near Kempton.
Fine country accommodations and friendly atmosphere. This late 1800s Victorian is decorated and updated for comfort and convenience. Just 7 miles from Hawk Mountain! See listing under "Attractions" for information on the Celtic Folkworks shoppe located in their Carriage House. http://www.pamelasforgetmenot.com/
Patchwork Farm 570-943-2737
125 Rockland Dr., Orwigsburg
Two woodland dwellings with kitchen, short-term rentals & some overnight stays. Children and pets possible. Call for more information.
Summer Valley Guest House 570-943-2030
On Route 895 in Molino, 1 mile east of Route 61.
Long-term rentals are available. Visit http://www.geocites.com/bonkomusic or email bonko@wildblue.net
Port Clinton Hotel 610-562-3354
"Biggest and Best Portions in the Area!"
Located just 1 mile N of Cabela's on Route 61 in Port Clinton, next to the Port Clinton Peanut/Candy Shop, the Port Clinton Hotel is a popular destination for locals, travelers and hikers alike. Appalachian Trail hikers are welcome. A unique, casual dining experience, the Port Clinton Hotel serves lunch and dinner starting at 11 am. Hotel rooms include A/C and cable TV, and laundry facilities and showers are available. Hours: 11 am to 9 pm on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sun. 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. http://www.portclintonhotel.net/
Super-8 Motel 610-285-4880
New Smithville exit of I-78/22. Free continental breakfast, in-room microfridge & hairdryers; AAA & AARP discounts. http://www.super8motel.com/
Blue Rocks Campground 610-756-6366
Exit 35 (Lenhartsville), I-78, Rt. 143 N, follow signs.
Access to Appalachian Trail, Pinnacle and Blue Rocks Boulder Field. (trail fees apply). Open April 1 through November 1. www.bluerockscampground.com
Pine Hill RV Park 800-217-6776
On "Old" Rt. 22, 1.5 miles east of Krumsville. Open April 1 through first weekend in November. www.pinehillrvpark.com
Robin Hill Camping Resort 800-732-5267
"Old" Rt. 22, 1.5 miles east of Lenhartsville, follow signs. Open April 1 through November 1.
http://www.robinhillrvresort.com/
3 C's Restaurant 610-562-5925
On Rt. 61, south of Rt. 895, near Port Clinton.
Breakfast served anytime.
Monday through Friday, 5 am—3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 6 am—2 pm
The Airport Diner 610-683-5450
15110 Kutztown Road, Kutztown.
Route 222, just west of Kutztown University.
Open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Deitsch Eck 610-562-8520
Old Rt. 22 & Rt. 143, Lenhartsville.
PA Dutch cooking. Closed Mondays.
Glasbern Country Inn 610-285-4723
2141 Pack House Road, Fogelsville.
Enjoy five-star dining in a 'country elegant' setting. Contemporary American cuisine served under the vaulted ceiling of a renovated, exposed post and beam barn structure. Seasonal dishes, many of which contain organic, locally-grown farm-raised poultry, meat, herbs and vegetables.
www.glasbern.com
Madeline's 570-366-8930
E Market Street, Orwigsburg.
Fine cuisine, premium wine, beer and spirits served in a relaxed atmosphere. Open daily for lunch at 11 am, and serving dinner at 4 pm. Breakfast specials on Sundays.
http://www.madelinesorwigsburg.com/
Port Clinton Hotel 610-562-3354
"Biggest and Best Portions in the Area!"
Located just 1 mile N of Cabela's on Route 61 in Port Clinton, next to the Port Clinton Peanut/Candy Shop, the Port Clinton Hotel is a popular destination for locals, travelers and hikers alike. AT hikers are welcome. A unique, casual dining experience, the Port Clinton Hotel serves lunch and dinner starting at 11 am. Hotel rooms include A/C and cable TV, and laundry facilities and showers are available. Hours: 11 am to 9 pm on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sun. 11 am to 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. www.portclintonhotel.net
Wanamaker's General Store 610-756-6609
Old-fashioned, family-owned general store offers everything from groceries, bulk food and homemade deli sandwiches to live bait and hunting licenses. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee as you browse locally produced crafts or tinker with our selection of wooden toys made in the USA. Wanamakers first opened as Reinhart's General Store in 1905. Visit http://www.wanamakersgeneralstore.com/
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - (610) 756-6961
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the world's first refuge for birds of prey. Open year-round, visitors enjoy scenic vistas, 8-miles of ridge and valley trails, a Visitor Center, Bookstore, and native plant garden, and each autumn, the chance to observe large numbers of hawks, eagle and falcons as they migrate past our lookouts. http://hawkmountain.org/
Celtic Folkworks 610-756-3398
Located in the carriage house at Pamela's Forget-Me-Not Bed & Breakfast on Hawk Mountain Road, the Celtic Folkworks has been in business over 25 years and specializes in traditional celtic design jewelery, leather journals, porcelain, tapestries, throws, prints, cards and more. Open on weekends or by appointment.
Crystal Cave 610-683-6765
Exit 35 (Lenhartsville) I-78, Rt. 143 S; follow signs. Walking guided tours. Open 9 am-5 pm, March 1 through Nov 30. http://www.crystalcavepa.com/
Healthy Habits Natural Market 570-366-2620
1120 Centre Turnpike (Route 61), Orwigsburg
Local store with a mission to make it easier to be healthy, Healthy Habits offers a broad range of health conscious and organic products with a strong focus on wellness promotion and educating its customers.
www.healthyhabitsnaturalmarket.com
Kutztown Airport 610-683-5666
On Rt. 222, Kutztown. Glider, airplane & biplane tours over Hawk Mountain.
Fall foliage tours in October. Open year-round. Email: n315school@enter.net
Old Homestead Golf Club 610-398-4653
Located on Route 309 near New Tripoli, Olde Homestead is a four-star public golf course that features great views of the Kittatinny Ridge and the most advanced GPS system in the world. Visit www.OldeHomestadGolfClub.com.
Pinnacle Ridge Winery 610-756-4481
407 "Old" Rt. 22, Exit 40 (Krumsville), I-78. Award-winning wines & champagne.
Sat. 10-5 pm; Sun. 12-5 pm or by appointment.
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train 570-875-3850
19th & Oak Streets, Ashland. Tour a real coal mine & ride an old-fashioned steam train. http://www.pioneertunnel.com/
Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 610-562-2100
1 Railroad Blvd, Port Clinton. Exit 29B, 2 miles N of I-78. 1920s era coaches, conventional seats, electric lights. 20th Anniversary free open house Sept. 13 and 14, 11 am to 4 pm. Jim Thorpe Passenger Excursion, among other events. See website for details. http://www.readingnorthern.com/
Rodale Institute Experimental Farm 610-683-1400
611 Siegfriedale Rd., 1 mile north of Kutztown, off Rt. 222. Farm and garden tours by appointment. Rodale Press bookstore. http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
Wanamaker's General Store 610-756-6609
Old-fashioned, family-owned general store offers everything from groceries, bulk food and homemade deli sandwiches to live bait and hunting licenses. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee as you browse locally produced crafts or tinker with our selection of wooden toys made in the USA. Wanamakers first opened as Reinhart's General Store in 1905. Visit http://www.wanamakersgeneralstore.com/
W. K. & S. Steam Railroad 610-756-6469
Past the intersection of Rts. 143 & 737 on 737, just north of Kempton.
6-mile scenic steam train ride. Weekends May-October. www.wk&srr.com
County Line Orchard (30) 610-756-6411
2 miles north of Kempton on Rt. 143
Apricots, blueberries, peaches, nectarines and pumpkins.
Pick your own blueberries and apples.
Friday - Sunday, 10 - 6 pm, July - Nov.
www.clorchard.com
Peters Brothers Meat Market (33) 610-562-2231
65 Penn Street, Lenhartsville.
Closed Sunday.
Pine Creek Pottery (25) 610-756-6387
843 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton
Hand-crafted, wood-fired stoneware by Willi Singleton.
By appointment only.
www.willisingleton.com
Rabert's Auto Service 610-756-6565
Intersection of Route 143 and Hawk Mountain Road
Auto repairs, gas station and mini mart.
AT is accessible from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary's Blue Trail, about 3 miles from Visitor Center. You can also access the AT on the car approach to the Sanctuary by turning left at the School Bus Shelter near Eckville at the base of Hawk Mountain (Berks County side; turn into the second unmarked drive to the Game Lands parking area and check posted map. The Pinnacle is a 5-mile hike from the parking area.
No facilities, no charge. Note: There is also easy access to the AT near Hamburg off Rt 61, north of I-78 and south of Port Clinton.
Blue Rocks Campground Trails
Access to Pinnacle/Pulpit Rock for $2 via a 2-mile trail. This trail is steep but much shorter than AT access as described above. View of Blue Rocks boulder field. Turn off Blue Rocks Road or Sousley Rd on Rt. 143 N (south of Hawk Mountain); follow signs to campground.
State Game Lands #106
Several hiking trails, one leading to Port Clinton Fire Tower. One of these is a very scenic trail following Little Schuylkill River at the end of Rockland Rd above Drehersville as you approach Hawk Mountain. No charge, no facilities. Seasonal hunting. No hunting on Sundays.
Leaser Lake
Lehigh County-PA Fish Commission park. Hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking; seasonal facilities, no charge.
Locust Lake State Park
19 miles north of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Weiser State Forest. Locust Lake State Park has 7 miles of trails that loop through wooded and open areas. Paved biking trail available. No charge, seasonal facilities. Camping available seasonally for charge.
Weiser State Forest
Entrance road leads to Port Clinton Fire Tower & trails. No charge, no facilities.