Elijah Rock
Bradford, Pennsylvania
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41°49'3.3"N 78°56'45.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Head east toward Boylston St (305 ft)
- Turn right onto Boylston St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Davis St (0.3 mi)
- Take the ramp to Ridgway 44 (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto US-219 S (3.1 mi)
- Turn right onto PA-770 W (6.7 mi)
- Turn right onto PA-59 W (11.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rd 262/Long House Scenic DrContinue to follow Forest Rd 262(4.4 mi)
- Turn left toward Elija Run Boat Launch (246 ft)
- Continue onto Elija Run Boat Launch (0.1 mi)
- Turn right (0.1 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(33 ft)
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