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Blue Trail along Green Lake Reservoir route map
DifficultOut and Back
Pennsylvania

Blue Trail along Green Lake Reservoir

Frederick, Pennsylvania

8.1 mi

Distance

2,064 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 7m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Blue Trail along Green Lake Reservoir is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Frederick. Spanning 8.1 miles with an elevation gain of 2,064 feet, the trail offers a strenuous workout primarily on a dirt surface. It features a variation in elevation, highlighting its difficult rating. The trail takes hikers through a natural setting with views around the reservoir. Due to its location in the northeastern United States, users can experience the area's diverse seasonal changes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:87 ft
Max:138 ft
629 ft
629 ft
87 ft104 ft121 ft138 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi6.1 mi8.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

reservoir viewsnatural setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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