Gunter Valley Reservoir, Franklin County, Pennsylvania     User input for Gunter Valley Reservoir, Franklin County, Pennsylvania: Dave Coover: There are several trails(all marked with 2'' X 6'' red vertical blazes with signs at trailheads)around and above the reservoir. A short ~ 1 mile walk will find you at the reservoir. Follow the signs. Just before crossing the spillway, South Reservoir Trailhead will lead you on a sometimes steep, rocky, sidehill trail through pine, hemlock and hardwood with views of the reservoir from time to time. It terminates on North Reservoir Trail (left) or Gunter Valley Road (right). Following North Reservoir Trail, intersect with Creedon Trail which currently is an out and back to the upper, shallow reaches of the reservoir. Continuing on North Reservoir, cross bridge over Trout Run and follow past the intersection of Turnpike Trail and eventually along a nice waterside trail (with some wet areas(seasonal) and rocky sections back to the dam breast. If you decide to take Turnpike Trail, expect steep climbs to the powerline over the PA turnpike Kittatinny Tunnel is under your feet. At the powerline, looking east, the back side of the Blue Mountain with the powerline cut above the Blue Mt tunnel of the turnpike is visible.  Turnpike Trail turns left and climbs the powerline(note the bear chewings on the poles) to intersect with old logging road (Montgomery Trail). Turn left onto Montgomery and enjoy a mostly downhill walk, eventually turning left off the last log yard road before a private tract, down the rock steps, through a cool forest to a sometimes tricky wade across Trout Run following the trail around the private tract, left onto the logging road, up a small hill to intersect with Gunter Valley Road a half mile or so below the Reservoir. Trails are maintained by volunteers and brush cut at least twice a summer to keep them passable. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        A perfect nearby hotel is Chambersburg Travelodge; a pretty lake like Horseshoe Lake is a pleasant place to stop at. Summer at Gunter Valley Reservoir arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Gunter Valley Reservoir are in the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. If you're going to Gunter Valley Reservoir from Chambersburg, you       won't be the only one; Twin Bridge Meadow Family Campground is a fine local campground. Trout Run flows through this neighborhood. An average amount of rain falls at Gunter Valley Reservoir; June is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Catholic Path, and why not camp at Roxbury Holiness Camp while you're here at Gunter Valley Reservoir. If only every place had this much outdoors                  cool stuff, what a great earth it would be. Gunter Valley Dam is not far at all from Gunter Valley Reservoir, and the top of Blue Mountain is easily seen from Gunter Valley Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes are such serene spots, why not stop at Letterkenny Reservoir near Gunter Valley Reservoir, and the Blue Mountain is one of the things that make Gunter Valley Reservoir so great. You might want to pay a visit to Gunter Valley while you're here at Gunter Valley Reservoir, and Gunter Valley Reservoir is right by the Stewart Narrows Trail. Hiking along the Bear Pond Trail is magnificent fun, and Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Chambersburg, PA is a good place to get some rest.   Chambersburg Travelodge, Chambersburg 11 miles away * Free High-Speed Wireless Internet * Free Hot Breakfast * Sleepy Bear Honor Roll * Free USA Today daily newspaper * Brewed in-room coffee and tea * Free ESPN, TBS, and the Movie Channel ... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Chambersburg, PA, Chambersburg 11 miles away Brand new property featuring 21 suites & 49 guest rooms. Amenities include complimentary hi-speed internet, refrigerators in all rooms, fitness center, indoor pool, deluxe continental breakfast, free ... Current weather conditions at Gunter Valley Reservoir, Franklin County, Pennsylvania Local climate location: STATE COLLEGE 20 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 40.13806 Longitude: -77.67222 Pennsylvania Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Pennsylvania Franklin County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Franklin County Books about Gunter Valley Reservoir List of books available on Amazon.com about Gunter Valley Reservoir, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Outdoors Recreation Near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the metro area neareast to Gunter Valley Reservoir. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Pennsylvania Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Pennsylvania.     These outdoors activities are available near Gunter Valley Reservoir.   Hotels Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Chambersburg Travelodge, Chambersburg, 11 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Chambersburg, PA, Chambersburg, 11 miles away Best Western Chambersburg, Chambersburg, 11 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites Chambersburg, Chambersburg, 11 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Chambersburg, Chambersburg, 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Roxbury Holiness Camp, Orrstown, 2 miles away Twin Bridge Meadow Family Campground, Chambersburg, 11 miles away Burnt Cabins Grist Mill Ye Olde Mill Campground, Burnt Cabins, 15 miles away Harold L Krepps, Shirleysburg, 16 miles away   Ski Areas Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania, 29 miles away       650 vertical feet   National Parks Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 33 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA, 43 miles away Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna - VA, 70 miles away   Trails Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Catholic Path, Franklin County, 3 miles away Stewart Narrows Trail, Franklin County, 5 miles away Bear Pond Trail, Franklin County, 5 miles away   Lakes Near Gunter Valley Reservoir: Letterkenny Reservoir, Franklin CountyCounty, 2 miles away Horseshoe Lake, Franklin CountyCounty, 5 miles away