EMHR’s Small Business Support Hikes: Salt Springs Park

August 15-16, 2026

Pack your bags for Endless Mountains Heritage Region’s second overnight hiking event, at
Salt Springs Park in Susquehanna County on Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16!
Participants should meet at Salt Springs State Park’s main park office, also known as the
historic Wheaton House (GPS coordinates: 41.9119, -75.86553), on Saturday by 11 a.m. to
sign in. Saturday. We will take our time and travel the 6-mile Salt Springs State Park Outer
Loop Trail (considered difficult), and Sunday’s travels will be the Salt Springs State Park
Loop, about 3.5 miles and considered a moderate trek.

Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear (hiking shoes or boots) and have a
sufficient supply of water with them for the duration of both days. Overnight supplies are
also needed to camp: a tent, sleeping bag, flashlights, etc. Participants will also be
responsible for lunch or snacks on the trail.

Registration costs for this event will be $20, which will cover the cost of dinner and help
support Anthony’s Restaurant in Montrose, along with a donation to Salt Springs Park,
which is managed completely by the Friends of Salt Springs Park and volunteers. Registration
for this weekend hiking event closes by Tuesday, August 11.