4.4 mi
Distance
856 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 33m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pinchot Lake is an out-and-back trail in Gifford Pinchot State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in York County, Pennsylvania. It is 4.4 miles long. The nearest town is Mount Royal, Pennsylvania, about 2 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 | 150 ft |
| High point | 0.6 mi | 165 ft |
| End | 4.4 mi | 150 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Gifford Pinchot State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Royal, PA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- York County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Gifford Pinchot 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) 432-5011
- Address:2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339-9787 · 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.
Nearby Trails
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Pinchot Lake Loop
Pinchot Trail Lakeside Loop
Gifford Pinchot State Park Trails
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