Reeds Gap State Park

Reeds Gap State Park is a 220-acre forest reserve in a natural mountain pass in Pennsylvania's Mifflin County. Large hemlock and white pine trees shade the landscape, while Honey Creek winds through the terrain creating a cool, shaded corridor for visitors to explore.

This natural mountain pass served as a vital crossing point for Native American hunting parties and later became a gateway for colonial settlers moving through the valley. The region developed gradually from a transit route into a settlement area as families like the Reeds established themselves here.

The name comes from the Reed family who settled here in the 1700s and left their mark on the valley. Visitors walking the trails today can still sense the connection to those early pioneers who made this gap their home.

The park has two swimming areas, picnic spots scattered throughout the grounds, and multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty that follow the creek. Paths are generally well-marked and easy to navigate, even for families with younger children.

A water-powered sawmill once operated here by the Reed family, grinding timber from the surrounding forest. Hikers on the creek trail can spot remnants of the old dam structure that still directs water flow through the valley.