Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 & Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3

2.9 mi · ▲ 343 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 & Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3 is a 2.9-mile out-and-back near Muddy Creek, PA. It climbs 343 ft, with sections as steep as 21% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 58/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,191 – 1,450 ft · steepest grade: 21%2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3 40.96633, -79.99006
Nearest town Muddy Creek, PA

Directions

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Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1 & Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3

2.9 mi · ▲ 343 ft · 1 hr 8 min

Elevation 1,192–1,451 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3 · 40.96633, -79.99006

Weather Sep 5: Fog, high 77°F / low 64° · precip 11% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:48 PM

Horses allowed on the whole route

  1. Start on Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3, heading S.
  2. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 1, heading S.
  3. 1.1 miTurn right, heading N.
  4. 0.9 miTurn left onto Swamp Run - Equestrian Trail 3, heading N.
  5. 0.4 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

60% dirt27% grass13% unspecified

Weather

FogTemperature 77°F64°
Precip11%Wind3 mphUV5Humidity99%
Rained 1.7″ 2 days ago · trails may be muddy
Hourly temperature
80°60°
Sunrise 6:51 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:48 PM
Sun 73°58°
Mon 76°52°
Tue 79°54°
Wed 86°62° 37%
Thu 78°57° 37%
Fri 70°49°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.6 mi in (~17 min). Leave by 7:11 PM for the 7:48 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Horses allowed on the whole route

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