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Take a loop around Whipple Lake in Whipple Dam State Park.


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2.3

Miles

3.8

KM

Loop

1,121' 342 m

High

976' 298 m

Low

173' 53 m

Up

168' 51 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This trail's fun nature and moderate grades make it a great option for families who don't mind getting a little muddy.

Please use reflective colors such as orange or yellow since hunting is allowed on some parts of the trail.

Overview

Some parts of this trail are really muddy but are fun to hike. The river will always be to your right-hand side. Whipple Dam State Park allows its visitors to have barbecues, fish, play volleyball (it has a volleyball net), sunbathe (on a small artificial beach), and kayak.

Description

I normally start this trail clockwise. You'll cross a bridge and keep hiking until you find a sign that says "Whipple Lake
Trail, 3 miles." The trail starts to its right-hand side.

The first part of the trail is uphill, but it isn't steep at all. Just follow the yellow signs, and you won't get lost in the many intersections that you'll find. Once you reach the top of this uphill segment, be careful, you'll have to share this small part of the trail with vehicles (although drivers rarely use this trail).

Keep hiking and you'll enter a part of the trail where vehicles aren't allowed but hunting is (I have never seen any hunter here). It is indicated by a yellow signal on a tree. From here, go downhill and reach the river. You'll cross a few wooden bridges (I think there are 5 bridges in total).

Flora & Fauna

Woodpeckers, deer, wildflowers, turtles, frogs, and fish can all be found along this trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jes Sica

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Photos

the views from one of the many wooden bridges
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA
A bench to contemplate the views.
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA
One of the many wooden bridges.
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA
Intersection, go to the right.
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA
Fallen tree.
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA
End of the shared trail.
Aug 24, 2017 near Pine Gr…, PA

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