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Bottomlands Trail

The Bottomlands Trail at Sizerville State Park in Emporium, Pennsylvania is an easy 1.3-mile out-and-back trail that runs along a beautiful creek named the East Branch Cowley Run.

This short, but scenic trail, runs from the middle of Sizerville State Park to the eastern side of the park. The trail runs along the East Branch Cowley Run for almost the entire hike, so hikers can sit and relax by the creek to make for a longer trip.

The trail follows yellow blazes and the path undulates as it winds along the creek; however, the trail is mostly flat despite these tiny ups and downs.

The trail will eventually cross one final bridge before reaching East Cowley Run Road, where the trail turns around and heads back.

Parking
Hikers can find parking at the coordinates provided. The lot is large enough to fit about six vehicles; however, the state park has additional parking just a stones-throw away.

Pets
Dogs are allowed on this trail if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Water Source
Hikers that carry water filters may use the creek to refill their water bottles. The state park likely also has fountains available at their facilities, though we did not check.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Bottomlands Trail is an easy, 1.3-mile out-and-back trail in Sizerville State Park, Emporium, PA, ideal for a short, scenic hike.
  • The trail follows the East Branch Cowley Run creek, offering opportunities for relaxation and water refilling (with a filter).
  • Parking is available, dogs are allowed on leashes (with waste carried out), and the trail is marked with yellow blazes.
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Distance
1.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
39 min
Elev. Gain
187'
Rating
0.0
Added
October 01, 2019
Updated
January 30, 2020

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Total Change
73'
Ascent
187'
Descent
188'
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Features

Dogs
Water Source
PA Wilds logo PA Wilds

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.596704, -78.183653
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.596742, -78.183551

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Color

Yellow

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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1.3 miles / 2.1 km
January 30, 2020
The new bridge on the Bottomlands Trail is up, and working. Hiked this trail Jan 30, 2020. Also, hiked on the Nady Hollow Trails. The Nady Hollow connector link trail isn't completed at the northern end. Some parts of the Nady Hollow are extremely steep, and hard to hike. Be careful with footing especially on the decent part.
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1.3 miles / 2.1 km
September 28, 2019
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