Samuel S. Lewis State Park
Samuel S. Lewis State park is an 85 acre state park located in York County about 12 miles east of York, PA. Mt. Pisgah, an 885 ft high ridge is the focus of Samuel S. Lewis State Park. The grassy peak is a favorite spot for flying kites and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding Susquehanna River Valley. The park has a 9 hole disc golf course. The George E. Stine arboretum may be found near Hilltop Pavilion. It is a great park for picnicking.
Feature Summary
- Official website: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/SamuelSLewisStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
- Hiking: 1.6 mi
- Other Activities: Kite Flying, Disc golf
- Cellphone reception: good
- Dates We Visited: 10/2024
Hiking
Hilltop Trail (1.2 mi, more difficult hiking, loop trail): Park at the second parking lot. The Hilltop Trail encircles most of the park. The trail contains interesting rock formations and winds through a pine plantation. At the top of the hill, there is a scenic view of the Susquehanna River.
