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Red & Blue Trails

The Red & Blue Trails in North Park, McCandless, PA, is an easy 2.4 mile out-and-back hike through the park that leads along North Park Lake.

In the Fall, you get views of the lake through the trees, but in the summer there's not as much to see.

Many mountain bikers on this trail, so be cautious.

Note: This trail is a duplication of the Red Blue Blaze Trail at North Park, but shorter.
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  • Easy 2.4-mile out-and-back trail in North Park, McCandless, PA, suitable for beginners.
  • Offers lake views, particularly scenic in the Fall when leaves are off the trees.
  • Shared trail with mountain bikers, requiring awareness and caution.
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Distance
2.4 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.2 hrs
Elev. Gain
1,109'
Rating
0.0
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April 02, 2016
Updated
February 21, 2024

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Total Change
138'
Ascent
1,109'
Descent
1,111'

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  1. Parking

    40.598022, -79.998405
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.597945, -79.998443
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Safety information

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

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Markers

Blaze Color

Red

Blaze Dot Color

Blue

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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2.4 miles / 3.9 km
April 02, 2016
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