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Oil Well Trail

The Oil Well Trail is a 1 mile one-way red blazed trail that starts on Hassam Rd in Moon, PA and leads over to Meeks Run Trail and the northwest side of Montour Woods Conservation Area.

The trail passes an old oil well with rusty machinery and if you connect with the Meeks Run Trail, you can make a 2 mile loop.
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Know Before You Go

  • Oil Well Trail is a 1-mile, one-way trail in Moon, PA, marked with red blazes, starting on Hassam Rd.
  • The trail features an old oil well with visible machinery, offering a glimpse into the area's industrial past.
  • Connecting to Meeks Run Trail from the Oil Well Trail allows for a 2-mile loop hike within the Montour Woods Conservation Area.
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Distance
1.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
30 min
Elev. Gain
129'
Rating
0.0
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Added
July 08, 2017
Updated
June 10, 2018

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Total Change
115'
Ascent
129'
Descent
91'

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  1. Parking

    40.491047, -80.153493
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.490916, -80.154091
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

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Blaze Color

Red

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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