Hidden Gem: Collumcile Megalith Park

Friends having Fun at Collumcile Megalith Park

One of the greatest benefits of living in the Pocono Mountains, especially in the East Stroudsburg area, is the easy access you have to the vast outdoor life. There is an abundance of outdoor activities anybody could enjoy, no matter the age, right outside your door. 

Almost every resident is aware or has taken advantage of the hiking trails, canoeing or kayaking, swimming, fishing and camping available at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Open any brochure for the Pocono area and the Delaware Water Gap will always be front and center next to Camelback Ski Area and Camelbeach Waterpark. For those reasons, I’m going to stray from the obvious and talk about one of my favorite outdoor places to visit. (You can view the website and things to do at www.nps.gov/dela/).

Columcille Megalith Park is located at 2155 Fox Gap Road in Bangor, just a short drive from the Delaware Water Gap and about ten minutes from downtown Stroudsburg. On their website they describe themselves as a privately owned park open to public use. Collumcile is truly a park out of the ordinary created as a place of sanctuary and relief for those interested in meditation and being at peace with nature. However, you need not be deep into meditation to enjoy its scenic features; there are also many hiking trails you can talk to simply meander around the forest. 

When you reach the gates of Collumcile visitors are greeted by a replica of the Stone Hedge rocks placed directly in the center of the open field. Activities are held here throughout the year like drum circles and celebrations, for instance, Collumcile is celebrating the Samhuinn Celtic New Year with a torchlight pageant at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. 

Visitors who come to wander around often times build small stone sculptures throughout the woods and leave keepsakes on trees and rocks behind. Deep in the woods, there is a tree covered in bracelets or trinkets people have left as a symbol of peace and understanding.

Collumcile is a non-profit organization that promotes inner and outer self work. They are open every day from dawn to dusk, but make sure you follow their only rule: “Come as you are, Respect the Land, Go in Peace.”