State Game Lands Number 46
Vista–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights
1.7 mi · ▲ 329 ft · 44 min
Vista–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights is a 1.7-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 46 near Cocalico House, PA. The route reaches Vista. It climbs 329 ft, with sections as steep as 17% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 62/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Vista–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights
1.7 mi · ▲ 329 ft · 44 min
Elevation 613–925 ft
Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 46
Trailhead: Millstone Trail · 40.26897, -76.22895
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 7:32 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Millstone Trail, heading SE.
- 0.5 miSharp left onto Millstone Trail Spur, heading SE.
- 50 ftPass Vista.
- 450 ftBear left onto Horse-Shoe Trail, heading SE.
- 0.2 miReach Vista, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.2 miBear right onto Millstone Trail Spur, heading NW.
- 450 ftSharp right onto Millstone Trail, heading E.
- 0.5 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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Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~19 min). Leave by 6:53 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Middle Creek Reservoir & Deer Path Trail 1 mi · ▲ 84 ft
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