Bear Swamp Hill

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Mountain Laurels Bloom

Mountain laurels finally bloom

Mountain laurel flowers open up and it happens around late may to early june. They come in both pink and white. The flowers die off quickly by July.

Newly bloomed pink mountain laurels Warm early summer white mountain laurel cluster Pink mountain laurel bush during late May White mountain laurels on velvety leaves

Mountain laurels have velvety leaves and the plant itself can sometimes reach 15 feet tall.

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Bear Swamp Hill

Bear Swamp Hill memorial

A steep hill leads to this location. One of the highest points in the pine barrens. In one of the most remote areas of the pinelands within Penn State Forest. A tragic memorial from a plane crash. Part of this area contains the remains of the tower that the plane crashed into. When visiting this location, do not touch, tamper with, or alter anything within Bear Swamp Hill.

Info plaque
Memorial plaque
Memorial remains
Memorial remains
Tower remains
Tower remains
Stone from original foundation
Stone from original foundation
Original foundation stone and connector plate
Original stone and connector plate
Surrounding area
Surrounding Area
Surrounding decline Stone remains

One Star Drivability

1 Star Drivability 1 Star Drivability 1 Star Drivability

Narrow, loose, sandy back-roads lead to this area.

Rating Meanings Dropdown Text
  • 0 Stars - Not drivable at all
  • 1 Star - Dirt, sand, and one lane roads
  • 2 Stars - Narrow or dirt/sandy roads
  • 3 Stars - Fully drivable, paved, two lane roads