Pennsylvania · Hiking

Buzzard Swamp Hiking

Buzzard Swamp HikingPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
8.2 mi
loop
123 ft
climb
1,724 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Buzzard Swamp Hiking open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Buzzard Swamp Hiking, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Allegheny National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Buzzard Swamp Hiking is an easy, gravel trail in the Marienville Ranger District of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 8 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 120 feet, and it runs from a low point of about 1,630 feet to a high of about 1,724 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.7 miles in, where the grade reaches about 12 percent. The trail is not accessible, and it is open year-round. Bikes are allowed on the gravel surface. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Several other trails start right next to this one, including the Songbird Sojourner Interpretive Trail and the Muddy Fork Loop, both about 0.1 mile away. Loleta Rec Area, a campground, is about 3 miles off, and the Clarion River Campsites are about 7 miles away.