Spruce Run Trail–Summit Trail, 3 sights
2.7 mi · ▲ 135 ft · 58 min
Spruce Run Trail–Summit Trail, 3 sights is a 2.7-mile out-and-back near Laurel Summit, PA. It is mostly level, with 135 ft of elevation gain. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Spruce Run Trail–Summit Trail, 3 sights
2.7 mi · ▲ 135 ft · 58 min
Elevation 2,582–2,749 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Locust Camp Road · 40.14066, -79.16121
Weather Sep 5: Fog, high 71°F / low 61° · precip 14% · wind 9 mph · sunrise 6:49 AM · sunset 7:44 PM
- Start on Locust Camp Road, heading NW.
- 0.2 miSharp right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miSharp left onto Summit Trail, heading N.
- 0.5 miTurn right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miSharp left onto Summit Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miBear right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading SW.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto Towhee Trail, heading NW.
- 0.5 miBear left onto Locust Camp Road, heading S.
- 0.2 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.5 mi in (~13 min). Leave by 7:11 PM for the 7:44 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 0 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
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