State Game Lands Number 110
Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights
4.5 mi · ▲ 1,024 ft · 2 hr 1 min
Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights is a 4.5-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 110 near Port Clinton, PA. The route passes Leg Destroyer Viewpoint before reaching Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.2 miles in. It climbs 1,024 ft, with sections as steep as 36% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights
4.5 mi · ▲ 1,024 ft · 2 hr 1 min
Elevation 388–1,446 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
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 450 ftTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn left onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading S.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SE.
- 300 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 0.7 miPass Leg Destroyer Viewpoint.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading W.
- 150 ftTurn left onto State Game Land Road, heading SW.
- 0.6 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miPass Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto State Game Land Road, heading SW.
- 50 ftReach Leg Destroyer Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 100 ftContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
- 0.3 miTurn left onto State Game Land Road, heading NE.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 150 ftTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
- 1.1 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading NE.
- 150 ftArrive 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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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.1 mi in (~55 min). Leave by 6:16 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: Port Clinton stop 352 m from the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from this trailhead
- Schuylkill Island & Appalachian National Scenic Trail 3.7 mi · ▲ 158 ft
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.2 mi · ▲ 1,548 ft
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.7 mi · ▲ 2,641 ft
- Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 13.3 mi · ▲ 2,035 ft
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