Elk Trail - Yo Yo
Details
Friday, October 16, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
Meet Friday, October 16th at Elk Trail eastern trailhead for 9:15 AM latest, and be ready to start hiking at 09:30 AM
Arrive at our camp site mid-afternoon and set up. The hike is 9.4 miles.
If you want to arrive in the area the night before, you can camp for free at the Hicks Run Camping Area by contacting the Elk State Forest District Office at fd13@pa.gov or by calling them at (814) 486-3353.
Friday, October 16, 2026
• 09:30am – start the hike from the eastern trailhead. The trailhead is on Dents Run Road off of Rt 555, east of Benezette at (41.36299, -78.29868).
• Hike approximately 9.4 miles to a campsite (41.39202, -78.39303)
• Meals:
- Lunch on the trail
- Dinner in camp
Saturday, October 17, 2026
• 7:00am – 9:00am get up, eat breakfast
• 9:00am - leave for a day hike to Benezette for lunch – about 6.6 miles
• 12:00pm – 1:00pm eat lunch at the Benezette Hotel
• after lunch we will tour the town, have wine sampling at Benezette Winery and then start our hike back to campsite – return trip, same length – about 6.6 miles (total mileage for day about 13.2 miles)
• Meals
- Breakfast in camp
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Dinner in camp
Sunday, October 18, 2026
• 7:00am – 9:00am get up, eat breakfast
• 9:00am leave for hike back to Dents Run and our vehicles parked there – 9.4 miles
• Meals
- Breakfast in camp
- Snack/lunch on the trail
Other important, relevant information:
• Adult beverages are acceptable in moderation
• The Elk Trail is not rugged however you must be physically fit - it has yellow blazes and just a few ‘tricky’ areas where these blazes are more difficult to follow
• The campsite is large and has two separate fire rings, it will hold many tents and tarps.
• If you have a tarp, it would be prudent to bring it in case of rain
• We will have to cross Dents Run twice (Friday, Sunday) and it may be a wet foot crossing – be prepared for this