Buck Creek State Park

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.

Elevation

0 mi1,017 – 1,076 ft4.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Bridle Trail 39.98269, -83.70655
Nearest town New Moorefield, OH

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Bridle Trail, heading S.
  2. 0.4 miPass Clarence J. Brown Reservoir.
  3. 1.5 miTurn right, heading S.
  4. 0.2 miSharp left, heading NW.
  5. 300 ftBear left, heading S.
  6. 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
  7. 50 ftTurn left, heading E.
  8. 2.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Weather

Sunrise 6:37 AMSunset 8:47 PM

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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