Gerard Hiking Trail
Oil Creek State Park, Venango County, PA
Point-to-point trail in Oil Creek State Park, Venango County, PA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,650 ft (503 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 25 min
- High point
- 1,467 ft (447 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Cow Run 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Gerard Hiking Trail
How long is Gerard Hiking Trail?
Gerard Hiking Trail is 11.2 mi (18 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,650 ft (503 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,467 ft (447 m).
How hard is Gerard Hiking Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gerard Hiking Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gerard Hiking Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Gerard Hiking Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Gerard Hiking Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Gerard Hiking Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Gerard Hiking Trail
- Gerard Hiking Trail Oil Creek State Park · Expert · 15.1 mi (24.4 km)
- Interpretive Trail Oil Creek State Park · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Venango County · Hard · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Oil Creek Trail Oil Creek State Park · Easy · 18 mi (28.9 km)
- McClintock Trail Venango County · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- East Side Trail Oil Creek State Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Well Trail State Game Lands Number 253 · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- Red Trail Two Mile Run County Park · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
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