830–1200, 3 summits
2.1 mi · ▲ 384 ft · 54 min
830–1200, 3 summits is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in White Oak Park near White Oak, PA. The route passes 1200 before reaching 830 at the turnaround, 1 miles in. It climbs 384 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 4/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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830–1200, 3 summits
2.1 mi · ▲ 384 ft · 54 min
Elevation 837–1,231 ft
Out & Back · White Oak Park
Trailhead: Sylvan Drive Extension · 40.34054, -79.79150
Weather Sep 5: Heavy drizzle, high 77°F / low 68° · precip 12% · wind 1 mph · sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:47 PM
Transit-accessible: Jacks Run Road at #3001 stop 718 m from the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 250 ftTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 300 ftSharp left, heading N.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto Rainbow Garden Trail, heading N.
- 250 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.2 miPass 1200.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Beaver Trail, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Access Path, heading SW.
- 0.1 miReach 830, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.1 miTurn left onto Beaver Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto Rainbow Garden Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading NE.
- 0.2 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 350 ftTurn left, heading N.
- 500 ftBear right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
- 250 ftArrive 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 0.3 mi in (~7 min). Leave by 7:19 PM for the 7:47 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Jacks Run Road at #3001 stop 718 m from the trailhead
- Drinking water at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Sylvan Drive Extension Trailhead
- Beaver Trail & Pet Haven Extension 2.2 mi · ▲ 351 ft
- 1200–Beaver Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi · ▲ 384 ft
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- Francis Spring–Honeylocust Trail, 7 sights 3.8 mi · ▲ 533 ft
- 1180–Rock Bench, 7 sights 5 mi · ▲ 803 ft
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