"Forbes Trail is a remnant of a historic road from the French and Indian war that bisected the area of the park. Forbes Trail is a very gentle trail that begins at Pigeon Hills Trail, continues at Hickory Bottom Parking Area, & goes alongside Mill Road."
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40.03, -78.63 · rel 17235622
40.03, -78.63 · rel 17235622
Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail
10,7 km from start to finish through lakes.
Pennsylvania · 40.03°N ·
78.63°W
10,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
Linng Water Spring
Water ·
on the route
6,2 km
58%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail is 10.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail takes approximately 2h 41min to complete.
No, Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail starts near coordinates 40.0292, -78.6746.
Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Shawnee State Park - Forbes Trail is maintained and managed by DCNR.