Marsh Creek State Park

Marsh Creek Reservoir–Covered Bridge Road Loop, 3 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 62 ft · 46 min

Marsh Creek Reservoir–Covered Bridge Road Loop, 3 sights is a 2.2-mile loop in Marsh Creek State Park near Dorlan, PA. The route reaches Marsh Creek Reservoir. It is mostly level, with 62 ft of elevation gain. It scores 40/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi361 – 459 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Covered Bridge Road 40.05458, -75.71822
Nearest town Dorlan, PA

Directions

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Marsh Creek Reservoir–Covered Bridge Road Loop, 3 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 62 ft · 46 min

Elevation 360–460 ft

Loop · Marsh Creek State Park

Trailhead: Covered Bridge Road · 40.05458, -75.71822

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:30 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 50 ftPass Marsh Creek Reservoir.
  3. 0.7 miBear right, heading NE.
  4. 0.3 miTurn left onto Rice Road, heading W.
  5. 0.3 miTurn left, heading W.
  6. 250 ftTurn left, heading SW.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Covered Bridge Road, heading SW.
  8. 0.8 miContinue straight onto White Trail, heading SE.
  9. 500 ftBear right, heading E.
  10. 50 ftThe 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

45% dirt16% gravel39% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:30 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 6:57 PM for the 7:30 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

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