Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1–Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 2 Loop, 3 sights

5.9 mi · ▲ 703 ft · 2 hr 19 min

Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1–Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 2 Loop, 3 sights is a 5.9-mile loop near Hickory Corner, PA. It climbs 703 ft, with sections as steep as 17% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 37/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,191 – 1,421 ft · steepest grade: 17%5.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 40.95225, -79.99379
Nearest town Hickory Corner, PA

Directions

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Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1–Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 2 Loop, 3 sights

5.9 mi · ▲ 703 ft · 2 hr 19 min

Elevation 1,192–1,422 ft

Loop

Trailhead: Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 · 40.95225, -79.99379

Weather Sep 5: Fog, high 78°F / low 64° · precip 12% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:52 AM · sunset 7:48 PM

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

  1. Start on Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1, heading N.
  2. 0.2 miBear left onto Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 2, heading NW.
  3. 0.6 miTurn right, heading N.
  4. 0.2 miTurn left onto Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1, heading W.
  5. 3.7 miTurn right onto Swamp Run Equestrian Trail #2A, heading E.
  6. 0.6 miTurn right, heading S.
  7. 0.3 miTurn left, heading E.
  8. 0.4 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.

Trail surface

87% dirt9% grass4% unspecified

Weather

FogTemperature 78°F64°
Precip12%Wind4 mphUV5Humidity98%
Rained 1.7″ 2 days ago · trails may be muddy
Hourly temperature
80°60°
Sunrise 6:52 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:48 PM
Sun 73°59°
Mon 77°52°
Tue 80°55°
Wed 87°62° 36%
Thu 78°58° 36%
Fri 70°49°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~32 min). Leave by 6:56 PM for the 7:48 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

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

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