
1.5 mi
Distance
200 ft
Elev. Gain
31m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Cowan's Gap Lakeside Trail is a loop trail in Cowans Gap State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It is 1.5 miles long and gains 200 feet. The nearest town is Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 378 ft |
| High point | 0.2 mi | 395 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 378 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Cowans Gap State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Fort Loudon, PA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Fulton County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Cowans Gap State Park · Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(717) 485-3948
- Address:6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon, PA 17224 · PA
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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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