Minister Creek North Loop
Trails Pennsylvania Minister Creek North Loop
Pennsylvania · forest County

Minister Creek North Loop

Ridge-and-creek loop with moderate elevation change and solitude.

Rating
Length
6.6 mi
Difficulty
5
County
forest

About This Trail

A 6.6-mile variation of the Minister Creek Trail system following the northern ridgeline with sandstone cliff views before descending to the creek valley through mixed hardwood forest. The loop shares its northern segment with the North Country National Scenic Trail along the plateau edge. Moderate elevation changes and relative solitude compared to the more popular southern Minister Creek loop.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.71472417038075, -79.05320194249596

Getting There

From Sheffield, follow PA-666 west approximately 15 miles. The Minister Creek trailhead parking is on the south side of Route 666, across from the campground in the Allegheny National Forest.

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