Hike 4 – Grove Run Trail – 4.2 miles

With my parents gone home to Virginia, Jackie and I (and the dog) took the afternoon‘s opportunity for a hike. The weather has been great here in Pittsburgh as of late, and today was no exception. We settled on the Grove Run Trail, in Linn Run State Park, near Ligonier, PA. This 4.2 mile trail is a straightforward loop, is easy to locate, and has ample parking.

We set off with Cash down the wide trail, which soon became a narrow path. We passed a few people, out enjoying the trail, but obviously not equipped for hiking the entire length. After the first half mile, we didn’t see anyone else until the end.

This trail is rocky and somewhat difficult to traverse. We spent the majority of our time hiking along the side of a ravine. Maintaining one’s balance can be tough on such an uneven surface. Due to the terrain, it took longer than we had planned to hike the entire loop. Oh well.

The trail is quite scenic. It follows Grove Run, which is a tiny stream that wanders through the forest. Along the first two miles, there are several waterfalls and springs that pour forth from the ground. There is a trail register about halfway down, and we noticed that the trail has been fairly busy. In fact, we were the fourth entry for this day alone!

After a long journey of wandering along the trail, we made it back to our truck and basked in the satisfaction of another hike completed.

Hike on.