Donut Hole Trail - Seismic charges placed on trail between Farrandsville & Oak Ridge Rd

Recently seismic charges were placed on the Donut Hole Trail. Some have already been detonated, but others have not. The seismic testing company is still working in the area. Hikers are advised to contact the district office @ 570-923-6011 concerning any questions. The trail will be monitored in the vicinity of the charges prior to them being set off by company personnel to ensure that no one is nearby during detonation activities.

Keystone Trails Association has met with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to learn more about this issue. DCNR policy is to advise seismic testing companies to place charges at least 150 feet or more off of hiking trails. Unfortunately in this case charges were placed on the trail. The seismic testing company has been alerted to the problem. It is our hope that this problem is not repeated in the future.