Francis Spring–Pet Haven Extension, 3 sights
5.1 mi · ▲ 589 ft · 2 hr
Francis Spring–Pet Haven Extension, 3 sights is a 5.1-mile out-and-back in White Oak Park near White Oak, PA. The route reaches Francis Spring at the turnaround, 2.5 miles in. It climbs 589 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 25/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Francis Spring–Pet Haven Extension, 3 sights
5.1 mi · ▲ 589 ft · 2 hr
Elevation 867–1,209 ft
Out & Back · White Oak Park
Trailhead: Beaver Trail · 40.33099, -79.79930
Weather Sep 5: Heavy drizzle, high 77°F / low 68° · precip 14% · wind 0 mph · sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:47 PM
- Start on Beaver Trail, heading NW.
- 250 ftContinue straight onto Pet Haven Tr, heading NW.
- 0.2 miBear left onto Pet Haven Extension, heading N.
- 0.8 miSharp right, heading SE.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading E.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading E.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading E.
- 200 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 0.2 miTurn right onto South of Muse, heading E.
- 0.3 miBear right, heading S.
- 350 ftReach Francis Spring, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading N.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading W.
- 200 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 500 ftContinue straight onto Turkey Chase Trail, heading W.
- 0.6 miTurn left, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 0.3 miSharp left onto Sylvan Drive Extension, heading S.
- 0.8 miBear right onto Pet Haven Tr, heading SW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Beaver Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive 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 2.5 mi in (~77 min). Leave by 6:10 PM for the 7:47 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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