Climbing Near Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania

Hawk Falls is a fairly popular hiking trail. In the summer it's a great swimming and cliff jumping spot. Across the stream from the main falls area is a small crag with a few routes. Nearby there are a few other small outcrops that are good for throwing on topropes for beginners Park at the hawk falls trailhead and follow the main trail to the falls, about .6 miles. At the base of the second waterfall cross the stream and you will come out at the base of the crag.

Winter area, sunny, during the summer the water will cover the boulders Follow the dam side

The Francis E Walter Dam has excellent rock climbing but the bouldering is what draws climbers to this area. Conglomerate similar to the Gunk’s is scattered all around this mountain reservoir. Climbers can get sun or shade while bouldering here. If you boulder in any of the several wooded areas you can crank in cool shade and enjoy quality overhanging terrain that willany grade climber. If you want sunny bouldering all year long the Sunnyside/Atlantis bouldering area lies right on the shore of the FE Walter Dams reservoir. 2 parking spot one on each side of the dam for the two different boulder area, park then follow the dam side trail and you will find the boulder shortly