Gouldsboro: Nature, Lake, and Trails

For a trip to Gouldsboro, its natural attractions and recreational opportunities can be grouped into different themes. Gouldsboro State Park offers outdoor activities and several named trails; boating and fishing are the focus at Gouldsboro Lake.

Activities at Gouldsboro State Park

Gouldsboro State Park offers opportunities for swimming, boating, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and picnicking, as well as certain winter activities. The range extends from activities on the water to getting around on foot or by mountain bike, and taking a break with a picnic. When planning, these options can offer different points of focus, rather than requiring you to assume there is only one way to visit the park. There is a specific winter recommendation: the Old Route 611 Trail is recommended for cross-country skiing. Alongside the park’s various activities, this provides a particular trail recommendation for winter.

Gouldsboro Lake: Boating and Fishing

The 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake is popular for rowboats, motorboats with electric motors, kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. The selection includes different types of boats, from rowboats and electric-powered motorboats to kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards. This makes boating a distinct focus to consider in your plans. The lake is also a warmwater fishery. For anglers, this classification offers a second perspective on Gouldsboro Lake, distinct from a focus on the popular types of boats found there. You can decide whether boating or fishing will take up more of your itinerary.

Trails with Different Points of Interest

When hiking, it’s worth comparing trails by length, connections, and theme. The Frank Gantz Trail is 3.2 miles long, is open to hiking, and connects Tobyhanna State Park with Gouldsboro State Park. It also passes through the Black Bear and Bender Swamps Natural Area. If you’d like to include a named connection between two state parks in your plans, this trail is a specific option to consider; its route through the natural area offers another point of interest. The Old 611 offers opportunities for wildlife viewing. The Old Entrance Trail follows the original entrance to Gouldsboro State Park. The three trails therefore differ in their respective focus: the Frank Gantz Trail’s connection and route, wildlife viewing on the Old 611, and the historical connection of the Old Entrance Trail.

Location and Planning Your Day

The entrance to Gouldsboro State Park is half a mile south of the village of Gouldsboro on PA 507. The park is open daily year-round from sunrise to sunset. The entrance location and daily hours give you specific information to help plan a visit. If you want to time your visit to the park precisely, it’s a good idea to check the latest park information before you go.

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