Pennsylvania · Hiking

Hemlock Loop Hiking

4.0 mi
loop
62 ft
climb
1,732 ft
high point
Loop
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Hemlock Loop Hiking open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Hemlock Loop 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.

Hemlock Loop Hiking is a 4-mile hike on the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. It's a moderate outing with a low point of 1,574 feet and a high of 1,732 feet, and the trail rises by about 60 feet over its length. The steepest stretch comes around mile 1.1, where the grade reaches about 11%. Bikes and horses are not allowed, and the trail is not accessible. For a longer outing, the Scout Loop Hiking starts just 0.2 miles away and the Elk Loop Hiking and Laurel Mill Hiking are each about 0.7 miles off. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ridgway, PA weather station show July highs around 81°F and September highs near 74°F, with fewer snow days from May through September. The trail stays open from about April 15 to October 15, and Red Mill Campground lies about 5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Hemlock Loop Hiking

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

      17 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 16°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

      14 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 33°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 52°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 57°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 49°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 30°

      14 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 23°

      17 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ridgway, PA, 2 mi away at 1,360 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.