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Catfish Pond
Catfish Pond accentuates the steep slopes that characterize Dead Man's Hollow. There are many trails in the hollow. It is a historic industrial area in the valley near the Great Allegheny Passage. The hollow also is a popular geo-caching site.
Access and Trails at the Preserve
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The Preserve has 2.5 miles of trails.
The Great Allegheny Passage serves as the main entry way to the Preserve. The trail’s Boston parking lot is 8/10 of a mile from the Preserve’s Dead Man’s Trail. Other trails can be entered from Dead Man’s Trail or from access areas indicated on the map. Bicycles are prohibited in the Preserve, so bike racks are provided at the trail entrances. The Hollow’s trails include:
- Dead Man’s Trail and Loop - 2,906 feet long
Smooth surface and gentle grades over most of tile trail for visitors with physical disabilities
- The Ruins Trail - 600 feet
Easy walk through the ruins of the early 20th century terra cotta sewer pipe factory; suitable for visitors with physical disabilities
- Witch Hazel Trail -
6,010 feet
Challenging 420-foot elevation change but worth the effort; easy near Calhoun Road
- Black Oak Trail -
1,974 feet
Moderately difficult hike
- Cool Spirit Trail - 1,669 feet
Easy walk with great views of Catfish Pond and the waterfall; entrance is off of Scene Ridge Road