State Game Lands 217
Appalachian Trail
14.2 mi · ▲ 1,025 ft · 5 hr 15 min
Appalachian Trail is a 14.2-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands 217 near Jacksonville, PA. It climbs 1,025 ft. It scores 73/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi1,306 – 1,650 ft14.3 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 40.69186, -75.84782
Nearest town Jacksonville, PA
Directions
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Appalachian Trail
14.2 mi · ▲ 1,025 ft · 5 hr 15 min
Elevation 1,306–1,649 ft
Out & Back · State Game Lands 217
Trailhead: 40.69186, -75.84782
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:31 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading E.
- 450 ftSharp right onto Appalachian Trail, heading SW.
- 2.8 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading W.
- 4.2 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 4.2 miTurn left onto Appalachian Trail, heading NE.
- 2.8 miSharp left, heading NE.
- 350 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:31 PM
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.9 mi in (~55 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
More from this trailhead
- Skyline Trail via Appalachian Trail 15.9 mi · ▲ 1,195 ft
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