Pennsylvania · Hiking

West Branch Millstone

1.5 mi
round trip
132 ft
climb
1,703 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is West Branch Millstone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name West Branch Millstone, 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.

West Branch Millstone is a 1.45-mile out-and-back hike in the Marienville Ranger District of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy and works well for hikers of all skill levels, with a route that lets you explore at your own pace and turn back whenever you choose. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes. It is not an accessible trail, so plan for that if you need a wheelchair or other mobility aid. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 69°F in May to about 72°F in September, with July peaking near 80°F. Several other trails sit within a short drive. The Songbird Sojourner Interpretive Trail is about a mile away, and Buzzard Swamp Hiking and the Muddy Fork Loop are each about 1.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground is about 3.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit West Branch Millstone

    Best months: May–October. 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

      31° / 13°

    2. Feb

      35° / 14°

    3. Mar

      44° / 21°

    4. Apr

      59° / 31°

    5. May

      69° / 42°

    6. Jun

      76° / 52°

    7. Jul

      80° / 55°

    8. Aug

      79° / 54°

    9. Sep

      72° / 47°

    10. Oct

      60° / 37°

    11. Nov

      48° / 28°

    12. Dec

      37° / 20°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cooksburg 2 Nw, PA, 10.8 mi away at 1,450 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.