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Moraine
Moraine
State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide for
WELCOME
Top 10 Activities to do at Moraine
Pennsylvania State Parks Mission
1. Bike the paved, multi-use trail from the
Bicycle Rental to the Davis Hollow Marina.
The primary purpose of Pennsylvania state parks is to provide
opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve
2. Spend the night in a lakefront cabin.
as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. In meeting
3. Take the Trail of Geology driving tour
and climb to the top of the Jacksville Esker
Glacial Deposit just north of the park.
these purposes, the conservation of the natural, scenic, aesthetic,
and historical values of parks should be given first consideration.
Stewardship responsibilities should be carried out in a way that protects
4. Rent a pontoon boat, kayak, or canoe and
explore the 3,225-acre lake.
the natural outdoor experience for the enjoyment of current and future
generations.
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MORAINE STATE PARK
Lake Arthur provides over 42 miles of
scenic shoreline. Its tributaries include
Muddy Creek, Big Run, Swamp Run, Bear
Run, and over 75 intermittent streams.
Ranging from an average depth of 11
feet to about 35 feet deep near the dam, the
shallow waters of Lake Arthur are home to
a variety of warmwater fish. Frogs, newts,
turtles, and water snakes prowl the edges of
the lake. Great blue herons, green herons,
and belted kingfishers prey on minnows
and fish fry. Bald eagles nest in the park. A
waterfowl observation deck is along Park
Road. In the early spring, common loons
stop at the lake on their migration north.
Directions
Wood duck
8. Have a picnic with a view at the Point
Picnic Area on the South Shore.
9. Cool off and swim at Lakeview Beach.
10. Glide along the Sunken Garden Trail
on cross-country skis when the snow falls.
PARK HISTORY
Osprey may be seen flying over Lake
Arthur. Once extirpated from western
Pennsylvania, these “fish hawks” have been
reintroduced to Moraine through a hacking
program begun in 1993. The first osprey
pair to nest along Lake Arthur as a result
of this effort raised three young in 1996.
Due to a successful reintroduction program
statewide, the osprey population has
recovered and continues
to expand.
Glacial History
At least four continental glaciers reached
their greatest extent just north of Moraine
State Park. These huge ice sheets,
sometimes over a mile thick, transported
stones and soil within, beneath, and in
front of them, reshaping the land. When
the glaciers retreated, they left behind
the accumulated debris, which is called a
moraine. Deposits of gravel, sand, and clay
found throughout the area are evidence of
the glaciers and their moraines.
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During one or more of the ice advances,
a continental glacier dammed area creeks
making three glacial lakes. To the north,
north-flowing Slippery Rock Creek filled
giant Lake Edmund. To the southeast,
extinct McConnells Run filled tiny Lake
Prouty. In the middle, north-flowing Muddy
Creek filled the medium-sized Lake Watts.
The glacier dammed Lake Prouty on the
edge of the drainage divide. Eventually
Lake Prouty spilled over and rushed to the
south, initiating the erosion of Slippery
Rock Creek Gorge. Lakes Watts and
Edmund drained into the gorge, eroding it
deeper and making Slippery Rock Creek
flow south. Areas of the 400-foot-deep
Slippery Rock Gorge may be seen at nearby
McConnells Mill State Park.
The glacier created a landscape of rolling
hills topped with hardwood trees and
swamps in the valley bottoms.
Visit the park website for the Trail of
Geology Guide for Moraine State Park.
grade is still visible west of the dam and in
the Muddy Creek finger of Lake Arthur.
Much of the park area lost its topsoil
and many streams were polluted with
abandoned mine drainage. The land
remained largely unoccupied.
In 1926, Frank W. Preston of England
moved to the town of Meridian and opened
a glass research lab. A leader in glass
research, Dr. Preston was also an amateur
geologist and naturalist. On a trip to the
Muddy Creek Valley, he noticed that the
hills had a unique shape and attributed
it to the glacial periods. Preston studied
the land for decades and named many
of the landforms after Edmund Watts
Arthur, a prominent Pittsburgh attorney
and naturalist. With the support of friends,
Preston formed the Western Pennsylvania
Conservancy to purchase land to recreate
the glacial landscape and preserve open
space. Muddy Creek was dammed to create
modern Lake Arthur as a smaller version of
glacial Lake Watts.
The former Pennsylvania departments of
Forests and Waters, and Mines and Mineral
Industries helped to reclaim the abused
land. Workers sealed deep mines, backfilled and graded strip mines, plugged 422
gas and oil wells, fertilized the soil, and
planted thousands of trees, shrubs, grasses,
and clovers.
The dam was completed by November of
1968 and in 1970, Lake Arthur reached its
full level. Moraine State Park was dedicated
on May 23, 1970.
Lake Arthur reminds us that our use of
natural resources to meet human needs
requires decisions that affect the quality of
the environment.
Human History
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION
Information and Reservations
The park is open daily from sunrise to
sunset, unless otherwise posted. Park
information, launch permits, cabin
information, and assistance can be obtained
at the park office near the entrance to the
South Shore. It is open year round, Monday
through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and
weekends during the summer.
7. Hike the Glacier Ridge Trail for
spectacular scenic overlooks.
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LAKE ARTHUR WILDLIFE
The gently rolling hills, lush forests, and
sparkling waters disguise a land that has
endured the effects of continental glaciers
and massive mineral extraction.
Each year, over one million boaters,
hikers, bikers, and swimmers visit the
16,725-acre park, yet never realize that
many people helped restore the park from
prior coal mining and oil and gas drilling
practices. Today, the park is an outstanding
example of environmental engineering
achievement.
Moraine State Park is in northwestern
Pennsylvania near the crossroads of I–79
and I–80. It is bisected by PA 422 running
east/west and PA 528 running north/south.
The North and South shores of the park
are easily reached from exits on PA 422.
5. Try your hand at the challenging 18-hole
disc golf course.
6. Visit the waterfowl observation deck for
a chance to see ducks, loon, bald eagle,
osprey, and great blue heron.
The Davis Hollow Marina office
on the North Shore provides marina
applications, launch permits, and general
park information. It is open from April 15 to
October 30.
Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday,
for state park information and reservations.
Moraine State Park offers a wide variety of
environmental education, interpretive, and
recreational programs. Through handson educational activities, guided walks,
and evening programs, participants gain
appreciation, understanding, and a sense
of stewardship toward natural and cultural
resources.
Programs are offered year round. Teacher
workshops and educational programs for
students are available. Please contact the
park office or go to www.visitPAparks.com
for more information.
Pontoon boat tours of the lake board at
McDanels Boat Launch. These tours are
provided through the Moraine Preservation
Fund.
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Spend the Day
PICNICKING: Picnic tables, charcoal
grills, and restrooms are located throughout
the day use areas. Some facilities are ADA
accessible. Seven picnic pavilions may be
reserved up to 11 months in advance for a
fee. Unreserved picnic pavilions are free on
a first-come, first-served basis. All day use
areas are open from sunrise to sunset.
PAVILIONS:
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1. Pleasant View
2. Pleasant Grove
3. Windy Knob
4. Lakeview Pines
5. Lakeview
6. Osprey
7. MPF Pavilion
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Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley
Lakeview Beach
Lakeview Beach
McDanels Boat Launch
McDanels Boat Launch
BOATING: up to 20 hp motors
permitted
The 3,225-acre Lake Arthur has 9 public
boat launches. Sailing conditions are ideal;
races and sailing instruction classes are
held throughout the summer. Boating is
prohibited in the Game Propagation Area
and near the dam.
Motorboats must display a boat
registration from any state. Non-powered
boats must display one of the following:
boat registration from any state;
launch permit or mooring permit from
Pennsylvania State Parks that are available
at most state park offices; launch use permit
from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission.
Crescent Bay Boat Rental: Pontoon boats,
motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and rowboats
are available at this rental concession.
Motorboat fuel, ice, and fishing bait are also
available for purchase.
Davis Hollow Marina: The marina
has motorboat fuel, a sanitary dumping
station for boats, and seasonal mooring
for almost 700 vessels. Wet and dry slips
are designated for sailboats, catamarans,
pontoons, and motorboats. Canoe and
kayak racks spaces are also available. A
limited number of first-come, first-served
transient spaces are available for short-term
stays. Outdoor winter storage for boats
is also available in the park. Contact the
marina office in advance to make sure space
is available.
Watts Bay Marina: This area provides dry
mooring for sailboats and catamarans. The
marina accommodates boats in numbered
parking spaces with tie-downs. Small
sailboats and sailboards have rack spaces.
WINDSURFING: Barber Point, near
Lakeview Beach, is recommended for
windsurfing due to stronger winds and
sparse boat traffic. A state park launching
permit is required for wind surfboards.
All boating regulations apply to wind
surfboards.
FISHING: The 3,225-acre Lake
Arthur is a warmwater fishery. Common
species are northern pike, largemouth
bass, channel catfish, black crappie, and
bluegill. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission stocks muskellunge, walleye,
channel catfish, and hybrid striped bass.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
regulations and laws apply.
Volunteers, park employees, and
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
employees have installed fish habitat
structures throughout the lake. A map
showing fish habitat project locations and
water depths can be downloaded from the
park website and is also available to be
viewed at the park office, marina office, and
the gift shop at McDanels Boat Launch.
An ADA accessible fishing pier is in
McDanels Boat Launch. Fishing piers are
also found at Bear Run and Park Road boat
launches, which also are great spots for
children to fish.
Fishing is Prohibited in These Areas:
• From boat docks, launching or mooring
areas, or within 100 feet of these areas.
• Anywhere in the marina cove at Davis
Hollow and the Crescent Bay Marina docks.
• In the Game Propagation Area.
• Off of the bridges.
• Within 100 feet of the beaches.
• Where posted no fishing.
SWIMMING: Swimming is permitted at
two beaches along the shore of Lake Arthur.
Lakeview Beach on the North Shore is a
550-foot sand beach. The Pleasant Valley
Beach on the South Shore is a 400-foot turf
and sand beach. A sand volleyball court
and playground are on the west side of the
beach. Both beaches are part of the Clean
Air Beach Program; smoking is permitted
only in designated areas.
The beaches are open daily from
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day
unless otherwise posted. The regular hours
are 8:00 AM to sunset. Swim at your own
risk. Showers, changing facilities, and
snack bars are available at both beaches.
To keep these areas clean and safe, pets are
prohibited in the beach areas.
DISC GOLFING: An 18-hole disc golf
course is in the Lakeview Day Use Area.
For more information; contact the Pittsburgh
Flying Disc Society. www.pfds.org
HUNTING AND FIREARMS:
About 13,600 acres of Moraine State Park
are open to hunting, trapping, and the
training of dogs during established seasons.
Common game species are waterfowl, deer,
turkey, grouse, bear, rabbit, pheasant, and
squirrel. No hunting areas are posted.
Hunting woodchucks, also known
as groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog
training is only permitted from the day
following Labor Day through March 31 in
designated hunting areas. The Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources
and the Pennsylvania Game Commission
rules and regulations apply. Contact the
park office for ADA accessible hunting
information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at
all times. Other visitors use the park during
hunting seasons. Firearms and archery
equipment used for hunting may be uncased
and ready for use only in authorized hunting
areas during hunting seasons. In areas not
open to hunting or during non-hunting
seasons, firearms and archery equipment
shall be kept in the owner’s car or enclosed
trailer. Exceptions include: law enforcement
officers and individuals with a valid
Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms are
authorized to carry a firearm concealed on
their person while they are within a
state park.
HORSEBACK RIDING: 20 miles of
trails
Equestrian trails are in the southwest and
east sides of the park. Riding is limited to
designated trails and roadsides throughout
the park.
BIKING: 7 miles
The paved, multi-use trail winds near the
shoreline between Davis Hollow and the
Bike Rental Building in the northwest
corner of the park. The trail can be accessed
at many places, including Lakeview Beach
and Watts Bay Marina areas.
Caution!
• This trail is not a loop.
• The trail has several grades and curves.
• Please exercise caution and be considerate
of other riders and walkers.
MOUNTAIN BIKING: 6 miles of trails
A loop trail for mountain bikes is on the
North Shore. Trailheads are located off of
Mt. Union Road and Alexander
Ridge Road.
Caution!
• The trail can be hazardous.
• Some slopes are steep and there are rough
surfaces and slippery areas.
• This technical trail is for experienced offroad riders in good physical condition who
have equipment for off-road riding.
• Bikers ride bike trails at their own risk.
Stay the Night
ORGANIZED GROUP TENTING:
There are two tent camping areas available
for organized groups: Muskrat Cove and
Five Points. These rustic camps have picnic
tables, cooking grills and water, but no
showers. Advance reservations are required.
BACKPACKING: The Link Road
Overnight Shelters on the North Country
National Scenic Trail are available to
backpackers by reservation only.
CAMPING: Camping is available at
nearby private campgrounds. Information
on nearby campgrounds is available at the
park office.
CABINS: Eleven modern cabins
are available for rent year round. These
electrically heated cabins sleep six people
and have two bedrooms, bathroom with
shower, kitchen, dining/living area, and a
dock on Lake Arthur during the summer
season. Renters must provide their own
linens, towels, cookware, and tableware.
Play equipment for children is in a central
area. Cabins 7 and 11 are dog friendly.
Cabin 11 is ADA accessible.
GPS DD: Lat. 40.96586 -80.11389
Enjoy the Winter
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Pleasant
Valley and Sunken Garden trails are
groomed when snow conditions permit. The
trails are blazed blue and are suitable for all
skill levels.
to bulletin boards for additional rules and
regulations for snowmobiling.
SLEDDING: A very popular sledding area
is near the Pleasant View Picnic Area on the
South Shore.
SNOWMOBILING: Conditions
permitting, 26 miles of trails in the north
and west portions of the park can be
snowmobiled. There must be at least six
inches of snow on the paved multi-use trail.
Studded track snowmobiles are prohibited
on the paved multi-use trail. Please refer
Photo by Charlene Reinhart
Points of Interest
Davis Hollow Cabin: Construction began
before the American Revolution on this
cabin of hand-hewn logs and hand-carved
stone. Located behind the Davis Hollow
Marina, it was used as a summer home
by Mrs. Katherine Davis and her sister
Miss Eleanor Holt. A fine example of
pioneer construction, there is a safe built
within a stone wall, an authentic wagon
wheel chandelier, and walls made of
wormy American chestnut. The cabin is
currently leased to the North Country Trail
Association and rented to North Country
Trail Users.
Historic Oil Exhibit: An operating central power is tucked in the woods just beyond Muskrat
Cove where a stream crosses under the service road. Built at the turn of the century, it contains
a Bessemer engine, pumping jacks, and other equipment used during the early days of the oil
industry. The engine is operated several times a year.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS
ICE FISHING: Common species caught
are largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill,
yellow perch, and northern pike. Conditions
permitting, ice fishing is permitted in the
Game Propagation Area from January 15
through March 15.
ICE SKATING: The cove by the Pleasant
Valley Day Use Area is popular for ice
skating.
Ice thickness is not monitored. For your
safety, make sure ice is at least 4” thick for
a single angler or skater, 7” thick for a small
group, or 6” thick for iceboating. Always
carry safety equipment.
American Indians found the land excellent
for hunting grounds. In the 1800s, farmers
cleared the forests and drained the swamps.
Sand and gravel deposited by the glaciers
were mined and sold. Limestone and clay
were mined to make ceramics. Local shale
was used to make bricks. The discovery of
bituminous coal ushered in a boom time
for the region. Seven coal beds were deepmined and later the land was strip-mined.
In the late 1800s, wells were drilled to
extract oil and gas. When the wells dried
up, they were abandoned and left unsealed.
The Western Allegheny Railroad was
built to transport these extracted minerals to
Pittsburgh. The railroad ran the full length
of the Muddy Creek Valley and through the
Village of Isle, where the PA 528 bridge is
today. Abandoned in 1939, the old railroad
ICEBOATING: Iceboats must display a
state park launch permit.
The Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) and
the Moraine, McConnells Mill, Jennings
Commission (3MJC) are volunteer
organizations that support Moraine State
Park. These organizations help develop
projects like the Butterfly Trail, osprey and
barn owl reintroduction programs, and the
historic oil exhibit.
MPF has a gift shop and offers
interpretive boat tours based out of
McDanels Boat Launch. Programs on the
boat teach about the wildlife of Moraine
and the development of Lake Arthur.
The pontoon boat operates on a regular
schedule throughout the summer. The
pontoon boat is open to the public and is
also available for charters for a fee.
MPF: www.morainepreservationfund.org
3MJC: www.3mjc.org
To learn more about the many types of
volunteer activities at the park, contact the
park office.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
HIKING: 28 MILES OF TRAILS
offers views of the lake shoreline and travels
through a variety of habitats and terrains.
Hikers can choose from three loops, a 1.9mile short loop, a 2.4-mile middle loop, or a
3.6-mile long loop. The longer sections offer
slightly more rugged terrain.
When conditions permit, the trail is
groomed for cross-country skiing in the
winter. Access the trail near the Pleasant
Valley Non-Powered Boat Launch parking
lot. From the park office, travel toward the
Pleasant Valley Day Use Area and take the
first right turn.
Please make your visit safe and enjoyable.
Obey all posted rules and regulations and
respect fellow visitors and the resources of
the park.
• Be prepared and bring the proper equipment.
Natural areas may possess hazards. Your
personal safety and that of your family are
your responsibility.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Please camp only in designated areas and try
to minimize your impact on the campsite.
In an Emergency
WYGGESTON TRAIL: 1.5 to 4.6 miles,
most difficult hiking, yellow and white
blazes
For the more adventurous, this trail has
rougher, rockier terrain and is a more
challenging hike than the other trails on the
South Shore. The extra effort is well worth it
because the trail takes hikers into a remote,
undeveloped section of the park with diverse
natural plant communities, and by an old
house foundation, stone fences, and a historic
oil central powerhouse. The trail can be hiked
either as a 1.5-mile, white blazed loop, or a
3-mile, yellow blazed, linear trail between
Christley Road and Park Road. Combine both
trails for a 4.5-mile excursion. The trail can
be accessed at the northern end from Christley
Road, just west of PA 528, and at the southern
end from Park Road.
NEAREST HOSPITAL
Butler Memorial Hospital
One Hospital Way
Butler, PA 16001
724-283-6666
Call 911 and contact a park employee.
Directions to the nearest hospital are
posted on bulletin boards and at the
park office.
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Nearby Attractions
Information on nearby attractions is available
from the Butler County Tourist Promotion
Agency. www.visitbutlercounty.com
Information and Reservations
McConnells Mill State Park encompasses
the spectacular 930-acre Slippery Rock Creek
Gorge, a National Natural Landmark that
was carved by glacial ice and water. Popular
activities are hiking, whitewater boating, and
rock climbing.
Information and Reservations:
Make online reservations at
www.visitPAparks.com or call toll-free
888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, for
state park information and reservations.
For More Information Contact
Moraine State Park
225 Pleasant Valley Road
Portersville, PA 16051-9650
724-368-8811
email: morainesp@pa.gov
GPS DD: Lat. 40.9395 Long. -80.0971
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Jennings Environmental Education
Center offers environmental education and
recreational programs to diverse audiences.
The center lands have hiking trails and a
relict prairie.
Pocket Ranger™ App by Parks by Nature
Washington’s Trail is an auto route that
retraces the approximate path of George
Washington’s trip of 1753-1754, which
marked the beginning of the French and
Indian War. The route is marked by signs and
follows routes PA 422 and PA 528 which pass
through the park.
SUNKEN GARDEN TRAIL: 3 loops,
easiest hiking, blue blazes
For an enjoyable and scenic hike that is
close to the park office, Sunken Garden Trail
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Mt. Zion
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1000
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Dri
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Cou
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Upper
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Shore
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Creek
Muddy
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To Prospect &
Evans City
North
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PA Turnpike
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DCNR
Western Regional
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Barber Point
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800 FT
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12
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1200
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Road
FRANK
Trailhead
Christley
Road
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Waterfowl
Observation
Area
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Ro
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Liberty
West
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Muskrat
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Porters
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1500
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Point
Baird Point
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PLEASANT VALLEY
1250
Kil
1300
Road
13
0
0
120
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HOLLOW
MARINA
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Public Launch
130
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40.96205 , -80.11185
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13
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Union
Link
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POINTS
3
1400
12
13
Mt.
1200
See Enlargement
of McDANELS 1
1250
13
Chee
50
12
1300
125
Rev. 7/13/17
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2
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40.97447, -80.12872
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1
1350
Drive
50
40.94662, -80.09133
4. Bicycle Rental
Union
50
11
50
0
105
50
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12
125
1250
1300
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MILL STATE
PARK
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Ramps
145
1250
Sh
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Road
Burnside
Roa
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40.93950, -80.09710
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1200
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John
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Duck
Point
125
0
1. Park Office
3. McDanels
1500
50
Creek
1300
125
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130
14
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1300
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130
GPS Coordinates
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50
1300
130
No
422
1300
R
1400
Camelot
0
30
11
Coopers
Lake
50
1150
400 FT
50
Covert
1350
1250
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50
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1200
12
1350
13
13
1250
11
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1200
0
50
Moore
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1400
4
1150
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12
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12
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Bicycle Rental
00
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#6
150
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12
110
3
0
125
13
1300
Road
1350
12
12
To
New Castle,
10 Mi.
n
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13
19
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400
1350
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Gift
Shop
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0
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50
125
12
50
1300
130
1200
1300
11
Butterfl
13
1450
1350
422
ARTHUR
Trail
0
130
LAKE
00
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Bik
0
0
130
50
135
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12
0
13
12
Jennings Environmental
Education Center Office
1250
1200
00
1350
1
0
12
N
79
0
130
121
5020
0
1350
Old Stone House
Slippery Rock
University of PA
0
125
50
12
50
11
Hill
Top
Tr.
0
1200
130
ENLARGEMENT OF McDANELS AREA
1400
#2
1350
1300
1250
13
50
#1
d
145
00
13
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0
125
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Roa
Liberty
1400
13
800 FT
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173
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LIBERTY
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13
BEAR
RUN 1200
12
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1200
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12
1300
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13 50
13
1
Big
50
12
0
25
00
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Bait
12
2
Esker
13
To FIVE POINTS
1200 Tenting
Group
0
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Tamarack Lake
(Kettle Hole)
0
120
12
0
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ad
50
50
50
125
CRESCENT BAY
sv
Ro
0
1300
Dickey
1350
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1250
1200
120
13
1250
1150
1200
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LAKE
ARTHUR
1150
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12
1250
120
0
120
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1200
Ja
120
To Franklin, 30 Mi.
1250
120
0
MORAINE STATE PARK
1200
0
115
1350
135
1200
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ENLARGEMENT OF PLEASANT VALLEY
115
0
50
Sw
op
To I-80 & Erie
1
11
1250
1300
0
00
50
00
11
1250
12
150
13
PLEASANT VALLEY TRAIL: 1.9 miles,
easiest hiking, blue blazes
This lovely trail offers an easy hike through
the hills and valleys of the South Shore,
passing through wooded and open grassy
areas. The trail passes near the Windy Knob
and Bear Run picnic areas, crosses the Hilltop
Trail, and then intersects with Sunken Garden
Trail. Making a left on the Sunken Garden
Trail will return hikers to the trailhead. When
conditions permit, the trail is groomed for
cross-country skiing in winter. Access to this
trail is directly across Pleasant Valley Road
from the Pleasant Valley Picnic Area.