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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
Added
July 08, 2017
Updated
June 10, 2018

Weather Forecast

Tonight
Low 42°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 62°F
Chance Rain Showers
Friday Night
Low 50°F
Rain Showers
Saturday
High 68°F
Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 52°F
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday
High 67°F
Rain Showers Likely
Sunday Night
Low 45°F
Rain Showers Likely
Monday
High 60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Monday Night
Low 40°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 61°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 47°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday
High 64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low 48°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
High 69°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Total Change
115'
Ascent
129'
Descent
91'
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Features

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Water Source
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.491047, -80.153493
  2. Main Trailhead

    40.490916, -80.154091

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Color

Red

Availability

Summer

Surface type

Dirt

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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
September 23, 2020
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August 29, 2020
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June 24, 2018
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