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Great Gorge / Valerie Falls Trail

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. PA
  3. …Western PA
  4. …Ligonier
  5. Loyalhanna Gorge
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“A not-too-difficult logging road up to Chestnut Ridge. ”

William Semo
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1.2

Miles

2.0

KM

Point to Point

1,668' 508 m

High

1,079' 329 m

Low

601' 183 m

Up

13' 4 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail follows an old logging road up to Chestnut Ridge. The road-trace isn't too strenuous, but there are a few steeper sections at the start before the grade backs off for the remainder. Enjoy the tree cover and spacious views this trail affords.

Flora & Fauna

Hardwood trees

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William Semo
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in Loyalhanna Gorge

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#3

in Loyalhanna Gorge

#592

in Pennsylvania

#25,530

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View of Loyalhanna Gorge.
Oct 19, 2016 near Derry, PA

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Mar 14, 2020
Andrew Parise
May 13, 2017
William Bates
No trail markers. Trail is longer than shown on map. 4mi

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