This trail descends the mountain along Foster Hollow (passing some small scenic waterfalls) before it begins to follow Manor Fork creek. The water in this pond is almost crystal-clear, making for a unique stop along the hike.Īround mile 4.4, hikers will reach the next named trail in this loop system - the Old Supply Trail (yellow blazes). This vista has a bench (as of May 2022) for taking a break.Īround mile 3.8, hikers will reach a 100-year lease camp (a camp leased out for 100-years by the state to a private individual/family) however, just beyond this camp is a pristine reflection pool where hikers can stop to enjoy the beautiful pond before hiking on. Just after ascending the mountain, hikers are rewarded with yet another view of the surrounding mountains above Slate Run around mile 3.15. The Black Forest Trail continues to climb the mountain until the ~3-mile marker where the trail levels out a while before the hiking becomes easier (for several miles). During the Spring (early May), hikers may find beautiful red columbine wildflowers growing along this mountain spine. This vista gives hikers a view facing upstream along Slate Run in addition to views that peer into the Pine Creek Valley including a view of the Dragon's Back mountain ridge line. Along the way, hikers will pass rocky outcroppings and eventually reach a 180-degree vista located around mile 2.5. The trail will cross Slate Run Road one more time before climbing the mountain ridge. Mountain Spine Climb to Vista - Mile 2.1 to Mile 3Īround mile 2.1, hikers will reach the first difficult ascent - which is arguably the hardest climb in the entire hike. Along the way, backpackers will find plenty of campsites. The trail will quickly take a right-hand turn to follow Slate Run as it meanders its way north adjacent to the creek. This hike begins at the Black Forest Trail (BFT) trailhead behind Hotel Manor in Slate Run, PA and follows the Black Forest Trail in a clockwise direction, first starting by following Slate Run Road with orange blazes that lead uphill. This hike follows several named trails and roads in a clockwise order: Slate Run Road, Black Forest Trail (orange blazes), Old Supply Trail (yellow blazes), Francis Road, Alcinda Trail (yellow blazes, bisector in Algerine Wild Area). The Black Forest Trail - Northeast Loop is a strenuous 15.8-mile loop hike in Slate Run, Pennsylvania that features stunning 180-degree views of the Slate Run canyon (a section of Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon), waterfalls, including Little Morris Falls, Rhododendron Falls (Slate Run swimming hole), cascades along Red Run, and two old quarry sites that feature additional views and some large boulders for rock climbing.
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