In 1998, EC completed the Lower Wyoming Valley Open Space Master Plan (OSMP), which dedicated 10,000 of EC's 16,300 acres for recreational/green space.  The goal of the OSMP was to create a network of open space and recreational opportunities throughout the Lower Wyoming Valley, while complementing existing and future open/green space projects throughout the greater region. 

The plan proposed 55 miles of hiking and biking trails; six parks; one golf community; 6,694 acres of conservation lands;    4,258 acres of open space; and, a 37-mile scenic drive through the Wyoming Valley. 

Some of the recreational spaces we have developed are: the Mocanaqua Loop Trail System, the Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail, the Sugar Notch Trail System and the Greater Hanover Area Recreation Park. Together, these recreational/green spaces provide hundreds of acres for passive recreation. All recreation and green space areas are intended only for non-motorized uses.

Although trash receptacles are provided at trailheads, we ask that all park and trail users please practice Leave No Trace™ techniques when using the sites. Some of the basic principles of leave No Trace™ that apply to Earth Conservancy’s sites are:

• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find (cultural artifacts, plants, etc.)
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors

To find out more about Leave No Trace™ principles and practices, please go to www.lnt.org.

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