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Blue Gill Trail

The Blue Gill Trail at Two Mile Run County Park in Franklin, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.2 mile out-and-back walk down to Justus Lake and back to parking. This trail follows a boat launch before heading out onto a floating dock that sits within Justus Lake.

Parking can be found at the very end of Beach Rd at the park.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Blue Gill Trail is a short, easy 0.2-mile walk at Two Mile Run County Park in Franklin, PA.
  • The trail leads to Justus Lake and features a floating dock.
  • Dogs and bikes are permitted on the trail, with parking available at the end of Beach Rd.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
33'
Rating
0.0
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Added
December 31, 2018
Updated
August 23, 2020

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Total Change
29'
Ascent
33'
Descent
33'

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  1. Parking

    41.474052, -79.768576
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  2. Main Trailhead

    41.474006, -79.768678
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Hazards

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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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