Colonel Denning

United States, Pennsylvania

Colonel Denning

LocationUnited States, Pennsylvania
RegionPennsylvania
TypeState Park
Coordinates40.2839°, -77.4123°
Established1930
Area1.105
Nearest CityNewville (8 mi)
Major CityHarrisburg (28 mi)

About Colonel Denning

A 273-acre woodland park serving as a gateway to the 96,000-acre Tuscarora State Forest. Named for William Denning, a Revolutionary War veteran known for manufacturing wrought iron cannons, the park features a 3.5-acre lake for swimming and fishing, and 18 miles of hiking trails including the challenging Flat Rock Trail leading to panoramic mountain views.