Near Tanbark Trail: Allegheny River Out and Back
Allegheny River
Near Tanbark Trail: Allegheny River Out and Back
Tributary waterfalls
Near Tanbark Trail: Allegheny River Out and Back
Tributary with nice falls.
Near Tanbark Trail: Allegheny River Out and Back
One of the beautiful wildflowers.

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Tanbark Trail: Allegheny River Out and Back

5.0 (1 Rating)
Nice hike through the woods with the reward of the Allegheny River at the end.
6.2
mi
Distance
1,024
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.15mi
Distance
1,024ft
Elevation Gain
1,024ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,891ft
High Point
1,124ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start at Sandstone Spring. There is a nice parking area. The spring is frequented by nearby campers getting water. Head away from the spring. The other end of the Tanbark, past the spring, leads to Hearts Content Area.It is a pretty easy hike passing through mixed forest of maple, oak, and hemlock. Many wildflowers in the Spring. There is also a small tributary near the river that has big rocks and waterfalls. You'll hear them from the trail if they are running. The trail does not actually go all the way to the river. You need to cross the highway and go down a pretty steep little hill.

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Contributors
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