Nockamixon State Park

Lake Nockamixon & Elephant Trail Loop

1.4 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 30 min

Lake Nockamixon & Elephant Trail Loop is a 1.4-mile loop in Nockamixon State Park near Elephant, PA. The route reaches Lake Nockamixon. It is mostly level, with 81 ft of elevation gain. It scores 17/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi423 – 512 ft1.4 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Church Trail 40.44676, -75.23472
Nearest town Elephant, PA

Directions

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Lake Nockamixon & Elephant Trail Loop

1.4 mi · ▲ 81 ft · 30 min

Elevation 422–510 ft

Loop · Nockamixon State Park

Trailhead: Church Trail · 40.44676, -75.23472

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:33 AM · sunset 7:28 PM

Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Elephant Trail, heading SW.
  2. 50 ftPass Lake Nockamixon.
  3. 0.6 miTurn left, heading SE.
  4. 0.8 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.

Weather

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 7:28 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 6:57 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

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Good to know

  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead