Cabin Ridge–Deadly Deposit Loop, 3 sights

7.4 mi · ▲ 764 ft · 2 hr 51 min

Cabin Ridge–Deadly Deposit Loop, 3 sights is a 7.4-mile loop near Nesquehoning, PA. It climbs 764 ft, with sections as steep as 24% grade. It scores 44/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,083 – 1,490 ft · steepest grade: 24%7.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Switchback Trail 40.84202, -75.81035
Nearest town Nesquehoning, PA

Directions

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Cabin Ridge–Deadly Deposit Loop, 3 sights

7.4 mi · ▲ 764 ft · 2 hr 51 min

Elevation 1,084–1,491 ft

Loop

Trailhead: Switchback Trail · 40.84202, -75.81035

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:31 PM

Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
  2. 350 ftTurn right onto Upper Switchback, heading NE.
  3. 1 miSharp left onto Stone Steps Connector, heading NW.
  4. 250 ftTurn right onto Cabin Ridge, heading NE.
  5. 0.2 miTurn right onto Deadly Deposit, heading E.
  6. 0.1 miTurn right onto Intergalactic Planetary, heading E.
  7. 50 ftTurn left onto Deadly Deposit, heading E.
  8. 0.3 miReach Cabin Ridge, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 0.3 miSharp left onto Intergalactic Planetary, heading SW.
  10. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Upper Switchback, heading E.
  11. 0.7 miBear left, heading NE.
  12. 0.1 miSharp left, heading NE.
  13. 2.3 miBear left, heading SW.
  14. 0.7 miBear right, heading SW.
  15. 500 ftBear left, heading SW.
  16. 50 ftBear left, heading SW.
  17. 250 ftBear left onto Lung Buster, heading W.
  18. 0.4 miContinue straight onto Switchback Trail, heading E.
  19. 0.7 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

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

Trail surface

3% dirt1% rock96% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:31 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.2 mi in (~97 min). Leave by 5:34 PM for the 7:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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