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Elk County TRAILS GUIDE 814-849-5197 • VisitPAGO.com/Elk • 814-849-5197 VisitPAGO.com/Elk 69 Blacksnake Road • Benezette, PA 15821 PA Benezette, • Road Blacksnake 69 3169 Pine Street • Benezette, PA 15821 PA Benezette, • Street Pine 3169 Facebook.com/Moes-Elk-View-Cabin-260605211065040/ (724) 783-6444 • SleepingHorseLodge.com • 783-6444 (724) & DirecTV. Sit & have coffee with the elk. Follow on Facebook. on Follow elk. the with coffee have & Sit DirecTV. & outdoor activities. outdoor Find more information at information more Find Mountain cabin located minutes from local attractions. 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