Gilbert Reservoir
We visited someplace new to us today.
There are three water supply reservoirs totaling over one billion gallons in upland reserves that serve the Bradford, PA water system:
1 – Gilbert Reservoir – 206 Million Gallons – Constructed 1888
2 – Marilla Reservoir – 120 Million Gallons – Constructed 1898
3 – Heffner Reservoir – 760 Million Gallons – Constructed 1956
Two of the reservoirs, Marilla and Gilbert, are open for free public access. Both the Marilla and Gilbert Reservoirs are located along Pennsylvania Route 346, approximately five miles west of Bradford. Both reservoirs offer awesome scenery and a wide variety of shared recreational opportunities. Visitors are encouraged and welcomed to enjoy miles of hiking trails, in addition to canoeing, kayaking and fishing at these two reservoirs.
We have visited Marilla Reservoir a few times. I have shared several photographs of Marilla Reservoir on Flickr that you may view by clicking here.
Across from Marilla Reservoir is a gravel road that leads to Gilbert Reservoir. Today we followed the gravel road for 4 miles UP, OVER and DOWN a hill.
The gravel road dead ends at a parking lot located at Gilbert Reservoir.
The reservoir grounds have been upgraded recently. A new trail leads to a new fishing pier.
Gilbert Reservoir
This trail leads to a fishing pier.
The trail and pier are handicap accessible.
Bob walked past the pier into the woods beyond.
Bob asked me to join him in the woods.
Don’t even go there! 🙂
Bob wanted to show me something that he had found in the woods.
Bob found these butterflies, which were attracted to pieces of charcoal.
Bob takes in the view from the fishing pier.
This is another photograph of the reservoir from the fishing pier.
On our way UP, OVER and DOWN the hill from Gilbert Reservoir, as we approached Pennsylvania Route 346, we were treated to a magnificent view of Marilla Reservoir.
The scenery at both Marilla and Gilbert Reservoirs is absolutely beautiful. I am sure that we will make return trips to both reservoirs many more times.
7 Responses to “Gilbert Reservoir”
Great post!
The reservoirs you were able to visit are beautiful. Pennsylvania deserves great credit for making these places available to the public.
I never knew of these reservoirs, thanks for sharing. Looks like someplace I’d like to visit!
Hello, pretty views of the reservoir. The butterflies are beautiful. Enjoy your day and new week ahead!
Looks like such a peaceful place… I’d love to take a hammock and set it up and just lie there taking in all of the beauty…..
Hugs,
Betsy
Beautiful! I never knew they existed! A new place to explore with my mom this summer!
Super post! Butterflies on charcoal, fascinating! This looks like a great place for a walk.