Experience the awesome power of water on our dam release hike! Join the park educator for this unique opportunity to view the outflow of our biannual dam release. Using paved and gravel access roads, we will make our way to the dam. Once at the dam, we will spend some time for photos and discussion, before walking back to the parking area. Due to the popularity of this event, we ask that if you've been on this hike before, please refrain from registering again this year.

Registration is required for this activity. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis. To register, click the "register" button above.

While the paved and gravel portions of our walk will be even and level, this hike does include one steep incline at the area of the dam, and potentially slippery conditions around the outflow. Total mileage covered will be 3 miles. Some hiking experience is recommended. Children must be at least 10 years old to participate, and no children under the age of 18 may attend without a guardian. We also ask pets to sit this one out. Sturdy hiking boots required.

*NOTE: The dam area is closed to the public. Program participants will be accompanied by a ranger providing special permission to view the release for this program.

The meeting location is at the parking lot on Tower Road.
Tower Road Parking 59, 1 Fink Dr, Ottsville, PA 18942

Here are the directions from the Main Park Office:
Nockamixon State Park Office
1542 Mountain View Dr, Quakertown, PA 18951
Head northeast 194 ft
Turn right onto PA-563 N 4.2 mi
Turn right onto PA-412 S 0.5 mi
Slight right onto PA-611 S 0.2 mi
Turn right onto Tower Rd 0.7 mi
Tower Rd turns left and becomes Fink Dr Destination will be on the right 43 ft
Tower Road Parking 59, 1 Fink Dr, Ottsville, PA 18942

Contact: Rachel, Environmental Education Specialist
rnazaruk@pa.gov