Black Forest Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name: Black Forest Trail
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
Nearby Town: Slate Run
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: The trailhead for the this hike is located on route PA414 in the town of Slate Run. It can be reached, coming from the south, by taking route PA44 north at the intersection of US220 in Jersey Shore. Just past Waterville, you will take a right off of PA44 onto route PA414. Once you turn onto route PA414 set your odometer and drive for 14.1 miles. As you approach Slate Run you will turn left and cross Pine Creek. At the intersection after the bridge, turn right and follow Slate Run Road for about 0.3 miles. You will see a parking area and a sign marking the trailhead. If coming from the north, once you enter the town of Slate Run, turn right, cross the bridge, and then turn right and follow Slate Run Road for about 0.3 miles.
Total Hike Distance: 42.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: North of Slate Run, PA
Trails Used: Black Forest Trail (orange blazes)
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams
Management: None
Contact Information: Unknown
Best Season: Spring, Fall
Users: Hikers, Bikers
Road Conditions: Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary: A 42 mile loop, the Black Forest Trail is a well maintained trail found in North Central Pennsylvania.

Hiker:

sadamsa1

600 points


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Trip Reports

  Date Rating Duration Hiker
Black Forest Trail - September 6, 2003 September 6, 2003 5 stars 5 hours sadamsa1

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