Galen's Surprise
3.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Galen's Surprise is a 3.3-mile out-and-back near Nesquehoning Junction, PA. It is mostly level, with 54 ft of elevation gain. It scores 66/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi1,365 – 1,440 ft3.4 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 40.85573, -75.74655
Nearest town Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Directions
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Galen's Surprise
3.3 mi · ▲ 54 ft · 1 hr 8 min
Elevation 1,366–1,442 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: 40.85573, -75.74655
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:31 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
- 0.5 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 1.2 miReach Galen's Surprise, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.2 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 0.4 miArrive 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 0.5 mi in (~15 min). Leave by 6:56 PM for the 7:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.
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