Directions to Indian Creek Trail at Camp Christian, Fayette County
submitted by Richard Nugent

The Indian Creek Trail starts near Camp Christian by the Mill Run Reservoir. From the parking lot, the trail at first follows a gravel road along the reservoir, but soon bears slightly to the left and follows an old railroad grade. The railroad grade follows Indian Creek below the dam for Mill Run Reservoir. I only walked about a mile, but I have been told that the trail goes several miles to the Yougiogheny River. The trail goes through a typical Laurel Highlands forest and is a good place to see and hear birds. It is also a good place for wildflowers. The trail stays well above the stream, but after a rain the rushing water can be loud. The Mill Run Reservoir is also a good place for waterfowl and shorebirds.

Directions: From Pittsburgh take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to the Donegal Exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left (east) on Route 31. Drive about 2.3 miles on Route 31 to Route 381. Turn right onto Route 381 and drive about 9.7 miles to Normalville. At Normalville make a left turn to stay on Route 381. Continue on Route 381 for about 2.1 miles until you see a sign for Camp Christian on the right. Turn right and drive about 0.5 miles to the parking lot on the right (opposite another sign for Camp Christian).