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Hecla Gap

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Distance:
3.5 Miles / 5.6 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~45 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Town:
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Directions:
40.926462, -77.646072
Added:
March 16, 2021
Updated:
April 16, 2021
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362'

Total Change
395'

Ascent
395'

Descent

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Hecla Gap

Hecla Gap in Mingoville, Pennsylvania is an easy  3.5-mile out and bike hike that runs along scenic Little Fishing Creek.

Hike Description
This hike starts just past Nittany Country Club. It follows a dirt road (Hecla Rd) for about a mile. The road is gated at about the 1/2 mile mark of the hike. After a mile, the dirt road climbs up to a water tower, and a single track trail splits off to the left. Follow the single track trail. The first 30 yards or so is always very wet, but it gets better after that. The trail winds back through Hecla Gap along the creek and through abundant rhododendrons. Eventually the trail comes out at a washed out bridge on Greens Valley Rd. This is the turn-around point for this out and back hike.

Difficulty
This is an easy family friendly hike with relatively flat terrain.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed.
Explore 41 trails near Bellefonte, PA
  1. Parking

    40.926462, -77.646072
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.926375, -77.646168
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Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)

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In Bellefonte, PA

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