Denton Hill State Park
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| Denton Hill State Park, Pennsylvania, USA | |
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| IUCN Category III (Natural Monument) | |
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| Location: | Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nearest city: | Galeton, Pennsylvania |
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| Governing body: | Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |
Denton Hill State Park is a Pennsylvania State Park in Potter County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The park is a downhill skiing resort. Denton Hill State Park is on U.S. Highway 6 between Coudersport and Galeton.
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[edit] Skiing
The skiing ranges from easy, beginner slopes to some of the most dangerous, expert, black diamond slopes on the east coast. There are four chairlifts at the park. Each stops at a different elevation on the slopes. Snow tubing is also available at Denton Hill State Park.
[edit] Lodging
There are five chalets on the grounds of Denton Hill State Park. Each cabin has wall to wall carpeting and two bedrooms that sleep up to six individuals. There is a large living room with a cathedral ceiling in each cabin. The cabins also have a full kitchen, dining room, and bathroom. A hostel style bunkhouse sits atop the main lodge.
[edit] Mountain Biking
Denton Hill State Park opens its ski slopes to mountain bikers in the off season. A 15 mile mountain bike trail begins at Denton Hill State Park and passes through Patterson State Park on its way to Cherry Springs State Park.
[edit] Nearby State Parks
- Colton Point State Park
- Leonard Harrison State Park
- Cherry Springs State Park
- Lyman Run State Park
- Patterson State Park
- Prouty Place State Park
- Hills Creek State Park
[edit] References
- Denton Hill State Park. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
- Mountain Bike Trail. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
