12.2 mi
Distance
2,628 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 2m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Gerard Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 468 ft |
| High point | 6.6 mi | 486 ft |
| End | 12.2 mi | 468 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Oil Creek State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pleasantville, PA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Venango County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Oil Creek 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:(814) 676-5915
- Address:1080 Petroleum Center Road, Oil City, PA 16301-9733 · PA
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Gerard Trail
Pioneer Falls
Plum Dungeon Falls
Oil Creek Bridge
Mcclintock Trail
Oil Creek State Park Multi-Use Trail
Oil Creek Wetland Trail
In this park
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Plum Dungeon Falls
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Pioneer Falls
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Oil Creek Bridge
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Oil Creek Wetland Trail
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Oil Creek State Park Multi-Use Trail
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Mcclintock Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Tionesta Rec. Area Campground
10.4 mi awayTionesta Lake Pa — Tionesta Recreation Area
Tionesta, PA
Check official pricing125 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Outflow Recreation Area (pa)
10.8 mi awayTionesta Lake Pa — Outflow Recreation Area
Tionesta, PA
Check official pricing27 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
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