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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

8.7 mi · ▲ 1,422 ft · 3 hr 37 min

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is an 8.7-mile out-and-back near Molino, PA. It climbs 1,422 ft. It scores 57/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi686 – 1,457 ft8.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.60322, -76.02343
Nearest town Molino, PA
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

8.7 mi · ▲ 1,422 ft · 3 hr 37 min

Elevation 686–1,456 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.60322, -76.02343

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
  2. 1.2 miTurn right, heading E.
  3. 1.1 miBear left, heading NE.
  4. 0.4 miBear right, heading E.
  5. 0.8 miContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading E.
  6. 0.8 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  7. 1.7 miBear left, heading SW.
  8. 0.4 miBear right, heading W.
  9. 1.1 miTurn left, heading SW.
  10. 1.2 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/appalachian-national-scenic-trail-out-back-14-km-2308

Trail surface

54% dirt38% rock8% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~12 min). Leave by 7:00 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint

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  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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