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Bluffs Edge Trail

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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Know Before You Go

  • Bluffs Edge Trail is a short, 0.4-mile one-way trail in Erie Bluffs State Park (Lake City, PA), offering scenic views of Lake Erie.
  • It is the most popular trail in the park due to its multiple lookout points.
  • The trail connects to other trails (Fisherman's Foot Path, Wildflower Way Trail) and is dog-friendly.
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Distance
0.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
12 min
Elev. Gain
20'
Rating
0.0
Added
March 04, 2018
Updated
June 12, 2018

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Total Change
75'
Ascent
20'
Descent
88'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.020426, -80.378281
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.020426, -80.378281
  3. Vista of Lake Erie

    42.021286, -80.379081
    Vista of Lake Erie
  4. Vista of Lake Erie

    42.021561, -80.378686
    Vista of Lake Erie

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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