Clarence J. Brown Reservoir via Bridle Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Clarence J. Brown Reservoir via Bridle Trail is a 4.8-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 81 ft of elevation gain. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Clarence J. Brown Reservoir via Bridle Trail
4.8 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 1 hr 38 min
Elevation 1,017–1,077 ft
Out & Back · Buck Creek State Park
Trailhead: Bridle Trail · 39.98269, -83.70655
Weather Aug 4: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 8:47 PM
- Start on Bridle Trail, heading S.
- 0.4 miPass Clarence J. Brown Reservoir.
- 1.5 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.2 miSharp left, heading NW.
- 300 ftBear left, heading S.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
- 2.4 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 1.5 mi in (~38 min). Leave by 7:49 PM for the 8:47 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Clarence J. Brown Reservoir & Bridle Trail 5.1 mi · ▲ 82 ft
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