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6.0 miles
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
00:53:04
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
1,289 ft
Altitude min
1,452 ft
Altitude max
1,339 ft
Altitude start
1,348 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade max
16.4%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,432 ft
Distance flat
00:53:04
Avg time
Simpson Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaYellow Creek State Park
Indiana, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
Located on the southern portion of the park/lake, this trail is flowing in nature through forested and new growth areas, not very technical and contains rolling uphills/downhills.
Access Info
The park is open to hunting, be respectful of other users. Riders will encounter hunting activities in the fall and also in spring turkey season. It is discouraged to ride during hunting seasons and wet periods. Laurel Run Trail and the eastern portion of Ridge Top Trail are closed to biking.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 21 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to simpson-trail trailhead
(40.570130, -79.020680)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Simpson Trail
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Where is Simpson Trail located?
Simpson Trail is located in Yellow Creek State Park, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Yellow Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.57013, -79.02068.
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How hard is Simpson Trail?
Simpson Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Simpson Trail?
Simpson Trail has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,289 ft to 1,452 ft.
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Is Simpson Trail a point to point trail?
Simpson Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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