Cannon

Difficulty: Hard

Distance: 0.95 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Klines Run Park – Park near the pavilion

Clues for Your Hike

NOTE: Do not walk on the roads, stay in the grass beside them.

1. From the parking area, walk up the steps toward the pavilion.
2. At the top of the steps, turn left and walk past the pavilion to the road.
3. Turn right to follow the road up the hill into the park.
4. At the top, continue straight following the road; you will pass a swing set on your left.
5. Walk past the bench, then take the next road on your left.
6. Follow the road to the T and turn right.
7. Continue to follow the road to the bottom of the hill, cross the road and turn right to follow the road.
8. Look for the bridge on your left. Walk to the bridge and cross over it.
9. Turn left and walk alongside the creek, looking for a tree ahead for the post.
10. To return to your vehicle, turn around, go back to the bridge and cross over it.
11. Turn left and follow alongside the road.
12. At the yellow gate, turn right and continue straight to the parking area.

Did You Know?

• Cannons were first used in China.
• Modern cannons typically mean a gun with a barrel size of about 20 mm to 125 mm.
• The Gettysburg National Military Park is home to a significant collection of cannons that played a crucial role in the Civil War.