Deer Run Traill–Lykens Valley Rail Trail, 4 sights
3.1 mi · ▲ 334 ft · 1 hr 12 min
Deer Run Traill–Lykens Valley Rail Trail, 4 sights is a 3.1-mile out-and-back near Lenkerville, PA. It climbs 334 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade. It scores 6/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Deer Run Traill–Lykens Valley Rail Trail, 4 sights
3.1 mi · ▲ 334 ft · 1 hr 12 min
Elevation 401–748 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Lykens Valley Rail Trail · 40.53319, -76.94761
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:40 AM · sunset 7:35 PM
- Start on Lykens Valley Rail Trail, heading E.
- 0.8 miSharp right onto Tanager Trail, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto Deer Run Traill, heading E.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Mountain Laurel Trail, heading E.
- 0.3 miContinue straight onto Bridge Trail, heading W.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Lykens Valley Rail Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 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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The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~37 min). Leave by 6:38 PM for the 7:35 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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