McConnells Mill State Park loop from Slippery Rock Township

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McConnells Mill State Park loop from Slippery Rock Township

Hard

2.5

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hikers

McConnells Mill State Park loop from Slippery Rock Township

05:22

19.5km

320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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9.27 km

McConnells Mill State Park

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The trail to this fall is not on most maps, just keep walking down the gorge opposite of the North Country trail. You will have to turn around and backtrack …

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15.4 km

Ruins

15.8 km

McConnells Mill and Covered Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Daniel Kennedy opened a gristmill on Slippery Rock Creek in 1852. The mill was rebuilt after a fire in 1868. McConnell acquired the mill in 1875, replacing the waterwheel with …

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15.8 km

McConnells Mill State Park

Highlight • Gorge

McConnells Mill State Park, located on 2,546 acres, features the striking Slippery Rock Creek Gorge, a National Natural Landmark formed by glacial lake drainage. The gorge is known for its …

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19.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

8.13 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.10 km