Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano Nature Preserve

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905 m

Waterline Trail

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Waterline Trail leads from 'Three Caves' to 'Bluff Line Trail' in the Monte Sano Nature Preserve. The path you're walking on was actually built for a water pipeline and that's …

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2.41 km

Three Caves

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From this spot along the Three Caves Trail, you can take a look at the caves below you. The three holes in the limestone were created when the area was mine.

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2.89 km

Alms House Trail

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Alms House Trail is a rocky path in Monte Sano Nature Preserve. Besides the rocks on the trail, it's easy to walk and doesn't include a lot of altimeters. The …

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9.74 km

Stone Cuts Trail

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Located in Monte Sano State Park, Stone Cuts Trail is one of multiple hikes in the area. The most famous part of the trail is the northeastern section (make sure …

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11.4 km

Mountain Mist Trail

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Mountain Mist Trail is among the best known trails in Monte Sano State Park because there is an ultra marathon named after it. The trail doesn't include any too complicated …

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12.9 km

Bench in Cave

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Along Mountain Mist Trail, you will come along this little cave with a bench underneath. Thanks to the surrounding forest, you will usually have enough shade anyway but it's still …

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14.3 km

McKay Hollow Trail

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Compared to its surrounding trails, McKay Hollow Trail is much more difficult to hike. When arriving at one of the parking lots in the north, you will start your hike …

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18.0 km

Natural Well

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Natural Well is located along the trail of the same name and is a 150 feet deep drop in the middle of the forest. Nowadays it's fenced to make sure …

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19.4 km

Arrowhead Trail Limestone Passage

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Arrowhead Trail follows a passageway through 25 foot high limestone walls on both sides. The trail connects to Natural Well Trail and together, the two trails form a perfect loop.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

4.66 km

447 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

665 m

290 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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