Little Drummer Historical Pathway

Allegheny National Forest

The 4.4 mile Little Drummer Historical Pathway travels through managed wildlife habitats consisting of two loops. The short loop is 1.3 miles, and the longer loop is 3.1 miles.

The pathway is located within the Owls Nest Ecosystem Management Demonstration Area of the Allegheny National Forest and was named for the breeding grouse (called "drummers") living in this area and for the extensive number of historic railroads, pipelines, and camps located there.

The short loop of the Little Drummer Historical Pathway leads to Cole Run Pond and then returns to the parking lot. The longer loop goes all the way around Cole Run Pond.

The trail is clearly marked with off-white diamond-shaped markers on trees, or with decals on brown plastic posts.

Directions:

The trailhead parking lot is located 8.0 miles west of Ridgway on Laurel Mill Road (Township Road T-307) in Elk County, Pennsylvania.