page_title: McConnells Mill State Park
section_title: Hiking and rock climbing
hierarchical_section_title: McConnells Mill State Park / Recreation / Hiking and rock climbing
caption_attribution_description: English: Multiple exposure photo of Hells Hollow Falls at McConnells Mill State Park in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
context_page_description: McConnells Mill State Park is a 2,546 acres Pennsylvania state park in Perry and Slippery Rock Townships, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania in the United States. The park features a deep scenic gorge with the restored watermill and a covered bridge at the bottom, accessible by a roadway that winds between large, room-sized boulders on the hillside. McConnells Mill State Park is along the Slippery Rock Creek just southwest of the intersection of US 422 and US 19.
  McConnells Mill State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and its Bureau of Parks as one of "25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks".
context_section_description: There are several trails in the park, including a pair that lead to a waterfall (with an old limestone kiln next to it).  The trail system is part of the North Country Trail, the nation' longest National Scenic Trail which runs from North Dakota to New England.   There are two climbing/rappelling areas.  Both are only recommended for "equipped and experienced climbers".  The more difficult of the two is at Breakneck Bridge.
  Alpha Pass Trail is a "moderate" 1.5 miles (2.4 km) hiking trail that is marked with blue blazes. The trail is part of the North Country Trail. The section in the park begins at the Alpha Pass scenic view. It then runs along the east bank of Slippery Rock Creek to the Old Mill.
  Hells Hollow Trail is an "easy" 0.5 miles (0.80 km) hiking trail that begins at the Hells Hollow parking area and follows Hell Run to the restored lime kiln and on to Hells Hollow Falls.
  Kildoo Trail is a "moderate" 2 miles (3.2 km) hiking trail loop. It begins and ends at the McConnells Mill Covered Bridge and follows the banks of Slippery Rock Creek. The western portion of the trail is marked with blue blazes and is also part of the North Country Trail.
  Slippery Rock Gorge Trail is a "moderate" to "difficult" trail that is part of the North Country Trail in some places and is marked with blue blazes. The trail passes through several different geological areas. The first portion of the trail is in the upper end of Hell Run Valley. The trail then descends into Slippery Rock Gorge and onto an alluvial flood plain at the bottom of the gorge. From the flood plain, the trail ascends the gorge and descends once again before following the main creek bank to its terminus at Eckert Bridge.
caption: Hells Hollow Falls
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