
Transition and Black Oak Savanna Trails Loop from Elk Creek Trailhead
North Springfield, Pennsylvania
2.8 mi
Distance
1,004 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 2m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Transition and Black Oak Savanna Trails Loop from Elk Creek Trailhead is a loop trail in Erie Bluffs State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It is 2.8 miles long. The nearest town is Lake City, Pennsylvania, about 1 mile 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 | 188 ft |
| High point | 2.6 mi | 225 ft |
| End | 2.8 mi | 188 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Erie Bluffs State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lake City, PA · in or next to town
- County:
- Erie County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Erie Bluffs 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) 833-7424
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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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Lower Elk Creek Nature Reserve

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