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Valley Trail

The Valley Trail in Raccoon Creek State Park, PA, is an easy 2.2 mile out-and-back hike that leads from the park office area over to the Main Lake beach. The trailhead can be found along the hairpin turn of Raccoon Park Rd and a small parking lot can be found just down the street.

The trail is mostly flat. Dogs and biking are both allowed.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Valley Trail is a 2.2 mile out-and-back hike in Raccoon Creek State Park, PA.
  • The trail is considered easy and connects the park office area to the Main Lake beach.
  • It's mostly flat and allows dogs and bikes, with trailhead parking near the hairpin turn on Raccoon Park Rd.
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Distance
2.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
1.1 hrs
Elev. Gain
275'
Rating
0.0
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November 08, 2015
Updated
June 06, 2018

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Total Change
132'
Ascent
275'
Descent
274'

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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    40.501572, -80.422394
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  2. Main Trailhead

    40.500599, -80.420992
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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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2.2 miles / 3.5 km
June 22, 2018
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2.2 miles / 3.5 km
June 22, 2018
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Neeners
2.2 miles / 3.5 km
November 14, 2015
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