Near Allegheny Front Trail (South)
Day 1 hiking
Near Allegheny Front Trail (South)
Ralph's majestic vista - the 4th view on the trail.

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Allegheny Front Trail (South)

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A flowing 2.6-mile trail through the trees and ferns.
2.5
mi
Distance
419
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Access Issues
Note the Allegheny Front Trail carries on across Underwood Rd, but the section between Underwood Rd and Rte 504 is CLOSED to bikes.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.54mi
Distance
419ft
Elevation Gain
244ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,171ft
High Point
1,874ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Entering off Beaver Rd., start with a short 1/2-mile climb through the pine trees followed by a descent through the ferns down to the bridge crossing. Across the stream through the campsite and across Smays Run Trail (forest road), you then begin a 1-mile climb up through the trees before the descent and short rise to Underwood Rd. Access Info: This trail can be accessed from Beaver Rd or off Underwood Rd.

Route Conditions

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