Dry Hollow: Guided Outing
Thu, Apr 16
|Dry Hollow
Explore a one‑of‑a‑kind barrens habitat and extraordinary geological features, including a massive sand pit. This conserved landscape exists thanks to a partnership between ClearWater Conservancy and PA DCNR.
Dates & Times
Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dry Hollow, Dry Hollow Camp Ln, Warriors Mark Township, PA 16877, USA
About the event
Dry Hollow: Maps & Destination Info
Home to barrens habitat and unique features including a massive sand pit, vernal pools, and remnants of iron mining, Dry Hollow is now managed by Rothrock State Forest for public use after being conserved through a partnership between ClearWater Conservancy and PA DCNR. While here, walk or bike along a mix of wide gravel roads and foot paths through young forest and diverse terrain, throughout the 1,271-acre property.
Outings will be led by our Centred Outdoors guides with assistance and information provided by Jim Julian, Ecological Program Specialist for DCNR’s Bureau of Forestry who works in the Resource Inventory and Monitoring Section. Jim helped lead the effort to map and inventory the vernal pools that occur throughout Dry Hollow, and he has worked in vernal pool ecosystems for over twenty years.
Parking Information: Continue past public parking areas, through the open gate, and to the camp building about .6 mi from the gate.
Difficulty: Moderate (Terrain is easy, but trails are slightly overgrown in spots. Some parts of trail are narrow or through higher grass.)
Hike Distance (miles): .75 (Outing Trail Map)
What To Expect: Gravel roads and dirt or grass foot paths on flat terrain.
How To Prepare: No cell service in Dry Hollow. Download any maps or information you need prior to your trip. Sturdy shoes. long pants, and a water bottle are recommended. Sunscreen and insect protection recommended for all outings.
Reschedule Policy
Because of the frequency and nature of our wellness sessions and guided outings, we are unable to reschedule these events. For special-topic programs, we will make every effort to reschedule when possible. If a special-topic event is postponed, participants will be notified with updated details as soon as they are available.
All programs are held rain or shine. In the event of a cancellation for severe weather, registrants will be contacted by email and/or phone, and it will be announced on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.