Bluffs Edge Trail

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Distance:
0.4 Miles / 0.6 km
Type:
One-Way
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~12 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Erie Bluffs State Park
Town:
Lake City, Pennsylvania
Directions:
42.020426, -80.378281
Added:
March 04, 2018
Updated:
June 12, 2018
By:
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Admin (David Miller)
75 '

Total Change
20 '

Ascent
88 '

Descent
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The Bluffs Edge Trail at Erie Bluffs State Park in Lake City, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.4 mile one-way trail that leads from the Transition Trail and runs along the shore of Lake Erie. There are multiple lookout points from this trail, which make it the most popular trail at the park.

You'll find one lookout point just before the first right-hand turn before getting to the main lookout, about halfway through the hike. The trail slopes downhill on the eastern portion of the hike to lead to the Fisherman's Foot Path and the Wildflower Way Trail.

Dogs are allowed on this trail.

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  1. Parking

    42.020426, -80.378281
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.020426, -80.378281
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  3. Vista of Lake Erie

    42.021286, -80.379081
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    Vista of Lake Erie

  4. Vista of Lake Erie

    42.021561, -80.378686
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    Vista of Lake Erie

  5. Main lookout from Lookout Trail/Bluff Edge

    42.022561, -80.376808
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    Main lookout from Lookout Trail/Bluff Edge
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Trail Guide By:
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0.4 miles / 0.6 km
Trail added
March 04, 2018
Hiked on
March 04, 2018
Updated on
June 12, 2018
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