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Monroe Run Hiking Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
Creek-side trail follows old CCC roadcut to ridge top.
4.3
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.29mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
989ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,527ft
High Point
1,537ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts at a parking lot on either end: on New Germany Road or Big Run Road. Starting from Big Run Road (39.54905, -79.14520), work your way along Monroe Run, making several creek crossings. The trail visibility is poor at some sections, so pay attention and continue to generally follow the creek bed for the first 3 miles. The creek passes by some old embankments from CCC bridges, but the trail is fairly rugged for an old road cut. During the last mile, cut uphill on the right bank and switchback up to the parking lot on New Germany Road (39.57078, -79.20172)

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Contributors
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