1200–Downed Tree Loop, 4 summits
1 mi · ▲ 220 ft · 27 min
1200–Downed Tree Loop, 4 summits is a 1-mile loop in Kellman Reserve near Murrysville, PA. The route passes 1200, Skunk Pond (Elevation 1100 feet), 1200 and Downed Tree. It is mostly level, with 220 ft of elevation gain, and mostly dirt. It scores 10/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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1200–Downed Tree Loop, 4 summits
1 mi · ▲ 220 ft · 27 min
Elevation 1,024–1,204 ft
Loop · Kellman Reserve
Trailhead: Maury Hanes Loop · 40.43453, -79.68144
Weather Sep 5: Light drizzle, high 77°F / low 68° · precip 13% · wind 2 mph · sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:46 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Maury Hanes Loop, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass 1200.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto West Connector, heading E.
- 50 ftPass Skunk Pond (Elevation 1100 feet).
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Long View Trail, heading N.
- 150 ftBear left onto Pond View Trail, heading NW.
- 150 ftPass 1200.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Western Loop, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn right onto North Entrance Road, heading NE.
- 0.1 miBear left, heading SW.
- 150 ftPass Downed Tree.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Upper Pond Connector, heading S.
- 150 ftTurn right onto Hollow Oaks Loop, heading SW.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Sycamore Stream Crossing Link, heading S.
- 200 ftTurn left onto Maury Hanes Loop, heading S.
- 0.2 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~15 min). Leave by 7:11 PM for the 7:46 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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