Clarence J. Brown Reservoir & Bridle Trail
5.1 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 44 min
Clarence J. Brown Reservoir & Bridle Trail is a 5.1-mile out-and-back in Buck Creek State Park near New Moorefield, OH. The route reaches Clarence J. Brown Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 82 ft of elevation gain. It scores 45/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Clarence J. Brown Reservoir & Bridle Trail
5.1 mi · ▲ 82 ft · 1 hr 44 min
Elevation 1,017–1,077 ft
Out & Back · Buck Creek State Park
Trailhead: Bridle Trail · 39.98070, -83.70707
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 8:47 PM
- Start on Bridle Trail, heading NW.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.4 miPass Clarence J. Brown Reservoir.
- 1.5 miSharp right, heading SE.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SE.
- 2.4 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 miArrive 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 1.7 mi in (~42 min). Leave by 7:45 PM for the 8:47 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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More from Bridle Trail Trailhead
- Clarence J. Brown Reservoir via Bridle Trail 4.8 mi · ▲ 81 ft
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