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Hemlock Trail

The Hemlock Trail at Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.3 mile one-way trail that leads from the northern terminus of the Brien Palmer Trail and heads up to Hank's Trail.

This trail continues to wind along the eastern ravine in the park and is a fairly popular mountain biking trail, so be on the lookout for bikers.

Dogs and biking are both allowed on this trail.

Traffic: During the weekends, this trail is a moderately trafficked trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • Hemlock Trail is a short, 0.3-mile one-way trail in Pleasant Valley Park, Murrysville, PA connecting to other trails.
  • It's considered an easy trail but is popular with mountain bikers, so hikers should be aware.
  • Dogs and bikes are permitted, and the trail is moderately busy on weekends.
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Distance
0.3 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
9 min
Elev. Gain
61'
Rating
0.0
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March 20, 2018
Updated
July 20, 2018

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Total Change
62'
Ascent
61'
Descent
15'

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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)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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March 18, 2018
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