State Game Lands Number 110
Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
15.5 mi · ▲ 2,142 ft · 6 hr 14 min
Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 15.5-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 110 near Stony Creek, PA. The route reaches Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint. It climbs 2,142 ft, with sections as steep as 30% grade. It scores 67/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
15.5 mi · ▲ 2,142 ft · 6 hr 14 min
Elevation 484–1,537 ft
Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 110
Trailhead: Bear Creek Road · 40.57915, -76.06177
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 2.1 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
- 1 miContinue straight onto State Game Land Road, heading W.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading W.
- 50 ftPass Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint.
- 2.7 miTurn left onto State Game Land Road, heading N.
- 0.9 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 1 miReach Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading E.
- 2.8 miContinue straight onto State Game Land Road, heading E.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading E.
- 1 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 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.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~34 min). Leave by 6:38 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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