Elk Trail
| Elk Trail | |
|---|---|
Elk seen along the route of the Elk Trail in a reclaimed strip mine. | |
| Length | 15.6 mi (25.1 km) |
| Location | Elk County, Pennsylvania, US |
| Trailheads | Trout Run Road in Benezette, Dents Run Road west of Dents Run |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation change | Moderate |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Year-round |
| Hazards | Uneven and wet terrain, rattlesnakes, mosquitoes, ticks, black bears |
The Elk Trail is a 15.6-mile (25.1 km) hiking trail in Elk State Forest in north-central Pennsylvania. Most of the trail is in Elk County, with about one-half of a mile straying across the border into Cameron County. The route mostly follows old gravel roads, with some newer footpath connectors, and the route was selected to increase the hiker's chance of seeing the region's resident elk population. The trail shares parts of its route with several mountain biking and equestrian trails. The trail is known for passing old resource extraction sites while encountering very few signs of modern civilization.