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Cleveland, OH: Slippery Rock Gorge Trail
Cross rushing creek, natural rock bridges, and a rugged gorge on this challenging 11.4-mile daytrip in McConnell's Mill State Park.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Distance: | 5.73 mi |
| Difficulty: | 7 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
Mapped by Mike Ciccone
TO TRAILHEAD: I-279 N to I-79 N to PA 488 W to US 19 N. In 1.4 mi., L onto Kildoo Rd. In 1.2 mi., R onto Kennedy Rd. In .2 mi., L onto McConnells Mill Rd. In 2 mi., L onto Fairview School Rd. In 2.6 mi., L onto Shaffer Rd. Go .5 mi. to parking on L.
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SRG01
| Distance: 5.73 mi | Points: 1933 |
Slippery Rock Gorge
Points of Interest
SRG001
Location: 40.931477, -80.240372Hike E, cross bridge, bear L @ Y onto Slippery Rock Gorge Trail. Caution: Terrain is steep, rocky, and sometimes slick
SRG002
Location: 40.931622, -80.236717Cross ravine on wooden bridge, passing oaks and hemlocks. Trail dips and climbs along Hell Run
SRG003
Location: 40.927189, -80.226257Trail curves L, tracing cliffs that rise from creekbed on R. In .2 mi., traverse natural limestone bridge that spans gully
SRG004
Location: 40.925171, -80.222298Pass limestone bridge on R. Waterfalls and mosscovered trees ahead
SRG005
Location: 40.920971, -80.219276Cross small tributary creek before beginning steep ascent
SRG006
Location: 40.916611, -80.215027Turn hard L (NE) into Slippery Rock Gorge. In 100 yds., trail veers L and climbs steep log steps
SRG007
Location: 40.921791, -80.207741Switchback down to small ravine
SRG008
Location: 40.924625, -80.189697Trail climbs N above creek. Note: Overgrown trail hides faded blue blazes
SRG009
Location: 40.931629, -80.191254Views extend across wooded gorge and down to Slippery Rock Creek
SRG010
Location: 40.935360, -80.186867Trail crosses creek bottom, then leads R. In 200 ft., trail turns R
SRG011
Location: 40.936661, -80.185539Ford tributary stream; another bridge crossing ahead
SRG012
Location: 40.940514, -80.176559Trail ends @ Eckert Bridge; turn around and retrace steps
Trailhead
Location: 40.931435, -80.239960© Mike Ciccone
Blue Blaze
Location: 40.931053, -80.234306© Mike Ciccone
Wooded Ravine
Location: 40.927223, -80.225792© Mike Ciccone
Natural Bridge
Location: 40.924736, -80.221863© Mike Ciccone
Wooded Hills
Location: 40.918419, -80.212105© Mike Ciccone
Slippery Rock Creek
Location: 40.921959, -80.198891© Mike Ciccone
Fall Colors
Location: 40.924831, -80.189606© Mike Ciccone
Trail Sign
Location: 40.940529, -80.176498© Mike Ciccone
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