PHILIPSBURG — The Haunted Lake Loop Hike will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg.
The Lake Loop is a 3/4-mile flat trail, which has some roots crossing it. The Friends of Black Moshannon will have finger lights available for a donation. Finger lights, red lights or glow sticks may be used for the hike. Do not use bright white lights on the trail.
The walks will start at 7 p.m. and the walk line will be closed at 9 p.m.
There is parking at beach parking lot and Boat Launch No. 1. Additional parking is available near the Environmental Learning Center, by the camp store, and boat rental area.
There will be a campfire on the beach to enjoy while waiting to go on the hike. Marshmallows will be available to roast while they last. Candy will be available at the end of the walk for children.
The registration table will be at the beach house, where liability forms will need to be signed. Each person will get a wrist band once the form is signed. A wrist band is required to get in line. Donations will be accepted.
This is a family event. Destroying props and hitting or kicking volunteers will not be tolerated. Alcohol is prohibited in the park.
Volunteers are needed to scare people or assist with registration. All volunteers will need to sign up on the new system at www.pa.gov/services/dcnr/become-a-dcnr-conservation-volunteer>. An individual profile will need to be created.
