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Yellow & Black Blaze Trail

The Yellow & Black Blaze Trail at Deer Lakes Park in Tarentum, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.4 mile out-and-back hike that connects the White Trail and the Yellow Loop Trail. This hike is fairly easy, but starts by heading uphill for a couple of switchbacks before leveling out.

The trail cuts through the power lines, so you can get a small view of the hills on the opposite side of the park. The views are best in autumn when the leaves are changing color.

Dogs, mountain biking, and horses are also allowed on this trail.
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  • The Yellow & Black Blaze Trail is a short, 0.4-mile out-and-back trail in Deer Lakes Park, Tarentum, PA.
  • It offers an easy hike with a brief uphill section and connects the White Trail to the Yellow Loop Trail.
  • The trail provides views, especially scenic in autumn, and is open to dogs, mountain biking, and horses.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
61'
Rating
0.0
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November 02, 2017
Updated
June 06, 2018

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Total Change
40'
Ascent
61'
Descent
64'

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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.621841, -79.826662
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.61976, -79.826067
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Safety information

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

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Markers

Blaze Color

Yellow

Blaze Dot Color

Black

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
November 02, 2017
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