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Strawcutter Trail

The Strawcutter Trail at Keystone State Park, Pennsylvania, is a 0.9 mile out-and-back hike that connects Barchesky Rd to the Davis Run Loop Trail.

The best part about this trail is closest to the road where the power lines and McCune Run cuts through the trail with nice views of wildflowers and the surrounding hills.

Dogs allowed, but no biking on this trail.

Follow the yellow blazes, but note that most trails at Keystone State Park use yellow blazes, so check your map often at each intersection.
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Know Before You Go

  • Strawcutter Trail is a short, 0.9-mile out-and-back trail in Keystone State Park, Derry, PA.
  • It connects Barchesky Rd to the Davis Run Loop Trail and offers scenic views of wildflowers and hills near the power lines and McCune Run.
  • Dogs are allowed, but biking is prohibited, and hikers should follow yellow blazes while carefully checking the map at intersections due to the park's common use of yellow blazes.
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Distance
0.9 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
27 min
Elev. Gain
132'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 26, 2017
Updated
June 10, 2018

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Total Change
127'
Ascent
132'
Descent
134'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.373495, -79.363658
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.37325, -79.364023

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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0.9 miles / 1.4 km
August 27, 2017
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