The 554 acre state park is a scenic gorge formed as Great Trough Creek cuts through Terrace mountain and empties into Raystown Lake.  Rugged hiking trails lead to geological wonders like Balanced Rock, Rainbow Falls, Copperas Rock, and Ice Mine.  Evidence of past history within the park includes the ruins of the Paradise Iron Furnace and iron masters house which is now available as a daily rental.  The park itself was developed during the CCC era of the 1930’s when a camp occupied much of the largest picnic area. Today there is a nice campground with electrical hook-ups (no showers), picnic areas, pavilion rentals and miles of beautiful hiking trails. Rothrock State forest and Raystown Lake Recreation Area border the park, making a large, contiguous
area of public land for recreation.