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Kellys Run Natural Area

Lancaster Pennsylvania Hikes

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Kellys Run Natural Area - Lancaster Pennsylvania Hikes

In Lancaster and York Counties, the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company manages 5,000 acres bordering the lower Susquehanna River/Lake Aldred as part of the Holtwood hydroelectric project. Within the vast conservation and recreation area, a 7.5-mile national recreation trail network explores Kellys Run Natural Area on the southeast shore. Discover the scenic glen of Kellys Run with its cliffs, cascades, and rhododendron, and overlook Lake Aldred from 500 feet above at the Pinnacle. This hike consists of a loop tour of Kellys Run Trail and a detour along the Conestoga Trail to Pinnacle Overlook. Special attractions: The scenic glen of Kellys Run, Lake Aldred overlooks, schist cliffs and overhangs, rhododendron and laurel, wildlife sightings, fall foliage.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Lancaster
Length: 6 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Strenuous
Season: Spring through fall, 8:00 am to sunset
Trailhead Elevation: 600 feet
Top Elevation: 705 feet
Local Contacts: Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, Holtwood Land Mgmt. Office
Topo Map: Kellys Run Natural Area Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Pennsylvania Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

John Rating:
Date of Trip: 5/18/2008
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This was an excellent trail. The first 2 miles were excellent. Lots of ro…
Claire Rating:
Date of Trip: 5/10/2007
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This is a fantastic trail, for the most part. Previous reporters are accur…

Weather Conditions

  1. Overnight
    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds around 5 mph.

  2. Saturday
    Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.

  3. Saturday Night
    Mostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.

  4. Sunday
    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph.

About This Trail Guide

Hiking Pennsylvania
Hiking Pennsylvania

by Rhonda & George Ostertag (Falcon Publishing)

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