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Lykens Reservoir via Rugged Trail

3.9 mi · ▲ 377 ft · 1 hr 29 min

Lykens Reservoir via Rugged Trail is a 3.9-mile out-and-back near Lykens, PA. The route reaches Lykens Reservoir at the turnaround, 2 miles in. It climbs 377 ft, with sections as steep as 23% grade. It scores 68/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi827 – 1,181 ft · steepest grade: 23%4.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.53953, -76.69927
Nearest town Lykens, PA
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Lykens Reservoir via Rugged Trail

3.9 mi · ▲ 377 ft · 1 hr 29 min

Elevation 826–1,181 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.53953, -76.69927

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 7:34 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading E.
  2. 0.9 miBear right, heading NE.
  3. 200 ftContinue straight onto Stone Cabin, heading NE.
  4. 0.2 miSharp left, heading NW.
  5. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Rugged Trail, heading NW.
  6. 0.4 miTurn left, heading N.
  7. 350 ftTurn left, heading W.
  8. 0.2 miReach Lykens Reservoir, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  9. 0.2 miTurn right, heading E.
  10. 0.6 miSharp right onto Stone Cabin, heading SE.
  11. 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
  12. 0.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.

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Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/lykens-reservoir-lykens-reservoir-out-back-6-km-16e2

Weather

Sunrise 6:39 AMSunset 7:34 PM

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