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.

Elevation

0 mi2,582 – 2,749 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Locust Camp Road 40.14066, -79.16121
Nearest town Laurel Summit, PA

Directions

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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

  1. Start on Locust Camp Road, heading NW.
  2. 0.2 miSharp right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading E.
  3. 0.3 miSharp left onto Summit Trail, heading N.
  4. 0.5 miTurn right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading NE.
  5. 0.2 miSharp left onto Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, heading NE.
  6. 0.2 miSharp left onto Summit Trail, heading E.
  7. 0.3 miBear right onto Spruce Run Trail, heading SW.
  8. 0.5 miTurn left onto Towhee Trail, heading NW.
  9. 0.5 miBear left onto Locust Camp Road, heading S.
  10. 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.

Trail surface

13% dirt87% unspecified

Weather

FogTemperature 71°F61°
Precip14%Wind9 mphUV6Humidity93%
Rained 0.5″ yesterday · trails may be muddy
Hourly temperature
75°60°
Sunrise 6:49 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:44 PM
Sun 67°53°
Mon 70°48°
Tue 75°53°
Wed 79°59° 23%
Thu 71°58° 31%
Fri 64°48° 24%

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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