State Game Lands Number 141

Broad Run Reservoir via American Standard

9.1 mi · ▲ 736 ft · 3 hr 24 min

Broad Run Reservoir via American Standard is a 9.1-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 141 near New Columbus, PA. The route reaches Broad Run Reservoir at the turnaround, 4.5 miles in. It climbs 736 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,139 – 1,624 ft · steepest grade: 25%9.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.89217, -75.80635
Nearest town New Columbus, PA

Directions

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Broad Run Reservoir via American Standard

9.1 mi · ▲ 736 ft · 3 hr 24 min

Elevation 1,138–1,625 ft

Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 141

Trailhead: 40.89217, -75.80635

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:31 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 1 miContinue straight onto American Standard, heading W.
  3. 2.4 miTurn left, heading S.
  4. 1.1 miReach Broad Run Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  5. 2.4 miTurn right, heading E.
  6. 2.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:31 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~5 min). Leave by 7:06 PM for the 7:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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