Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area

Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights

4.4 mi · ▲ 352 ft · 1 hr 39 min

Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights is a 4.4-mile loop in Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area near Indian Mountain Lake, PA. It climbs 352 ft, with sections as steep as 22% grade. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,785 – 2,165 ft · steepest grade: 22%4.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Knorr Trail 41.03112, -75.50556
Nearest town Indian Mountain Lake, PA

Directions

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Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights

4.4 mi · ▲ 352 ft · 1 hr 39 min

Elevation 1,785–2,166 ft

Loop · Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area

Trailhead: Knorr Trail · 41.03112, -75.50556

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:27 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 2.1 miSharp right onto Old Farm Trail, heading NE.
  3. 0.4 miTurn right onto North Meckesville Road, heading SE.
  4. 0.5 miSharp left onto Dyson Trail, heading NE.
  5. 1 miTurn left onto Knorr Trail, heading E.
  6. 0.4 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

5% paved95% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:27 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.2 mi in (~9 min). Leave by 6:58 PM for the 7:27 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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