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Trexler Nature Preserve

Trexler Border Trail

2.1 mi · ▲ 245 ft · 49 min

Trexler Border Trail is a 2.1-mile out-and-back in Trexler Nature Preserve near Shankweilers, PA. It is mostly level, with 245 ft of elevation gain. It scores 31/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi548 – 682 ft2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Trexler Border Trail 40.64316, -75.61577
Nearest town Shankweilers, PA
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Trexler Border Trail

2.1 mi · ▲ 245 ft · 49 min

Elevation 547–681 ft

Out & Back · Trexler Nature Preserve

Trailhead: Trexler Border Trail · 40.64316, -75.61577

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:30 PM

  1. Start on Trexler Border Trail, heading N.
  2. 1.1 miSharp right, heading N.
  3. 50 ftReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 1.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/trexler-border-trail-out-back-3-km-0818

Weather

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 7:30 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:43 PM for the 7:30 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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