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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

9.7 mi · ▲ 2,641 ft · 4 hr 33 min

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 9.7-mile out-and-back near Port Clinton, PA. It climbs 2,641 ft, with sections as steep as 29% grade. It scores 39/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi390 – 1,388 ft · steepest grade: 29%9.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.57994, -76.02559
Nearest town Port Clinton, PA
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

9.7 mi · ▲ 2,641 ft · 4 hr 33 min

Elevation 390–1,389 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.57994, -76.02559

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

Transit-accessible: Port Clinton stop 426 m from the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 0.2 miContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SE.
  3. 1.9 miTurn left, heading E.
  4. 1.4 miTurn left, heading N.
  5. 0.6 miTurn right onto Pinnacle Trail, heading N.
  6. 0.8 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  7. 0.8 miTurn left, heading S.
  8. 0.6 miTurn right, heading S.
  9. 1.4 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SE.
  10. 2.1 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-16-km-3b43

Trail surface

16% rock12% dirt72% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.9 mi in (~32 min). Leave by 6:40 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Port Clinton stop 426 m from the trailhead

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