Five Points Extension–Gelding Trail, 3 sights
3.8 mi · ▲ 281 ft · 1 hr 24 min
Five Points Extension–Gelding Trail, 3 sights is a 3.8-mile out-and-back in Hillman State Park near Florence, PA. It climbs 281 ft, with sections as steep as 16% grade. It scores 35/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Five Points Extension–Gelding Trail, 3 sights
3.8 mi · ▲ 281 ft · 1 hr 24 min
Elevation 994–1,160 ft
Out & Back · Hillman State Park
Trailhead: Gelding Trail · 40.44270, -80.41131
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:54 AM · sunset 7:49 PM
- Start on Gelding Trail, heading NW.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Switchback Trail (310), heading N.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Five Points Extension, heading N.
- 0.9 miReach Gelding Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miTurn right onto Switchback Trail (310), heading SW.
- 0.5 miContinue straight onto Gelding Trail, heading S.
- 0.5 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.7 mi in (~23 min). Leave by 7:06 PM for the 7:49 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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