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State Game Lands Number 110

Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights

13.3 mi · ▲ 2,035 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights is a 13.3-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 110 near Port Clinton, PA. The route passes Leg Destroyer Viewpoint and Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint. It climbs 2,035 ft, with sections as steep as 35% grade. It scores 59/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi387 – 1,539 ft · steepest grade: 35%13.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.57882, -76.02697
Nearest town Port Clinton, PA
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Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights

13.3 mi · ▲ 2,035 ft · 5 hr 27 min

Elevation 388–1,539 ft

Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 110

Trailhead: 40.57882, -76.02697

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

Transit-accessible: Port Clinton stop 352 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 450 ftTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading S.
  3. 50 ftTurn left onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading S.
  4. 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SE.
  5. 300 ftSharp left, heading W.
  6. 0.7 miPass Leg Destroyer Viewpoint.
  7. 0.4 miTurn right, heading W.
  8. 150 ftTurn left onto State Game Land Road, heading SW.
  9. 0.6 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
  10. 0.3 miPass Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint.
  11. 50 ftContinue straight onto State Game Land Road, heading SW.
  12. 50 ftBear right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
  13. 1 miContinue straight onto State Game Land Road, heading SW.
  14. 2.5 miTurn left, heading W.
  15. 1 miReach Leg Destroyer Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  16. 3.5 miContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  17. 1 miBear left onto State Game Land Road, heading NE.
  18. 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  19. 0.3 miTurn left onto State Game Land Road, heading NE.
  20. 0.6 miTurn right, heading NE.
  21. 150 ftTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  22. 1.1 miTurn left, heading N.
  23. 350 ftContinue straight onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading NE.
  24. 50 ftTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  25. 50 ftTurn left, heading NE.
  26. 150 ftArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/leg-destroyer-viewpoint-appalachian-national-scenic-viewpoint-out-back-3-viewpoints

Trail surface

37% dirt63% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~57 min). Leave by 6:15 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Port Clinton stop 352 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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