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Hillside Trail

The Hillside Trail in Forbes State Forest, is a great moderate 2.6 mile out-and-back hike through the Roaring Run natural area.

This trip is mostly uphill the whole way, but it's not very steep, so the hike back is fairly quick heading downhill. You walk in and out of different types of forests through the length of this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Hillside Trail is a 2.6-mile out-and-back trail in Forbes State Forest, Champion, PA.
  • The trail is rated as moderate and primarily uphill in one direction, making for a quicker return trip.
  • The hike showcases diverse forest types throughout its length.
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Distance
2.6 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.3 hrs
Elev. Gain
459'
Rating
0.0
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March 26, 2016
Updated
June 10, 2018

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Total Change
214'
Ascent
459'
Descent
473'

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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.047889, -79.288584
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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March 05, 2016
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