The tough topography in Slippery Rock Gorge slowed down construction efforts, and the trail was finally christened in 1994.

The trail begins at Eckert Bridge, along the right bank of Slippery Rock Creek and following it downstream, to the southwest.

The trail gradually rises above the creek and at 1.1 miles traverses a bench carved into a cliff.

At 3.8 miles the trail turns sharply to the northwest and climbs up the side gorge formed by Hell Run.

[6] At 4.6 miles, the trail encounters two small natural bridges where side streams eroded under the bedrock.