AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Kinton Knob

2.9 mi · ▲ 1,316 ft · 1 hr 37 min

Kinton Knob is a 2.9-mile out-and-back near Bedford Springs, PA. The route reaches Kinton Knob at the turnaround, 1.4 miles in. It climbs 1,316 ft, with sections as steep as 52% grade. It scores 40/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,211 – 2,536 ft · steepest grade: 52%2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.00310, -78.53176
Nearest town Bedford Springs, PA
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Kinton Knob

2.9 mi · ▲ 1,316 ft · 1 hr 37 min

Elevation 1,210–2,538 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.00310, -78.53176

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:47 AM · sunset 7:40 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 1.5 miReach Kinton Knob, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/kinton-knob-out-back

Weather

Sunrise 6:47 AMSunset 7:40 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.3 mi in (~69 min). Leave by 6:11 PM for the 7:40 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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