Horse Trail

Horse Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Twin Lakes County Park in western Pennsylvania, about 0.6 miles long and roughly 90 feet of elevation gain on an out-and-back path. It is an easy ride that fits quickly into a day at the park, with the high point of the route at about 1,206 feet and the low at about 1,107 feet. The climb is gentle. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.39 miles into the route, with a grade of about 7%. The trail is short and low, making it a practical choice for riders looking to warm up or round out a visit to the park's network of trails. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mt Pleasant, PA, run around 71°F in May and 75°F in September, with July and August in the low 80s. Several other trails sit close by. The Ferrier Family Life Trail and the Tamarack Self-Guided Nature Trail are each within about half a mile, and the Little Crabtree Creek Trail is about 1.3 miles away. For paddling, Sewickley Creek is roughly 7 miles off.