Black Forest Trail question

If you're parking at the 'official' parking area on Slate Run, then there's a trail from the parking area right down to the BFT. Go down to the trail, hang a right and you're on your way. You'll pretty much immediately cross a river and then head uphill for a couple of miles.

Hi Doug. I've done the "northern" part of the counterclockwise loop like you're describing. I wanted to do a short loop with some friends, leaving my vehicle at the "Official" parking area, and doing the southern portion, but bailing on the Naval Run Trail. I was just wondering how far it was from that trail back to the parking area vai Pine Creek.

Please include a TR when your finished. I'm planning on taking my son in a few weeks (we are in Pittsburgh).

thanks.

Sorry, didn't understand your question at first.

Somewhere between 1.5 and 2 miles from the parking area to the Naval Run trailhead (closer to 1.5 it seems from the map).

That's about what I figured. Appreciate the help Doug!