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A climb to the top from either direction leads to a beautiful upper section and a mellow descent.


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Map Key

3.0

Miles

4.8

KM

Point to Point

1,293' 394 m

High

978' 298 m

Low

270' 82 m

Up

325' 99 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek

Description

This trail can start at either the spillway to the east or at the entrance to the lodge at the north end. You immediately begin by climbing (from either direction) before the trail plateaus into a rolling, mile long, upper stretch. Typically muddy with "streams" running down the trail at the ascents/descents, this trail can be an interesting adventure.

Also, it's a great addition to the Red/Blue Blaze, which creates a loop around the lodge. However, it is not an easy 9'ish mile loop, with lots of ups and downs, doubling back, and little flat terrain.

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Land Manager: Allegheny County, PA

Shared By:

Kevin Ketchman

Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 2 votes

#9

in North Park

#45964

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  2.5 from 2 votes
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#9

in North Park

#1,029

in Pennsylvania

#45,964

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Photos

Rachel Carson Trail as you get off the Red Blaze
Apr 1, 2015 near Gibsonia, PA
Red Blaze Bridle Trail in early spring
Apr 27, 2015 near Gibsonia, PA

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Jul 18, 2018
Ian McCullough
3mi
Jun 20, 2017
Matt H
Very washed out. Mud an issue. Lots of rocks and erosion
Jun 3, 2017
Rachel Young
3mi
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