State Game Lands Number 73
Mid-State Trail
12 mi · ▲ 2,273 ft · 5 hr 8 min
Mid-State Trail is a 12-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 73 near Tatesville, PA. It climbs 2,273 ft, with sections as steep as 29% grade. It scores 31/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Mid-State Trail
12 mi · ▲ 2,273 ft · 5 hr 8 min
Elevation 1,396–2,289 ft
Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 73
Trailhead: Mid-State Trail · 40.04332, -78.37254
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:47 AM · sunset 7:39 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Mid-State Trail, heading W.
- 3.8 miSharp right, heading NE.
- 0.5 miBear right, heading N.
- 450 ftBear left, heading N.
- 100 ftBear left, heading NE.
- 0.4 miTurn right, heading NW.
- 0.3 miBear left, heading W.
- 0.9 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
- 0.9 miBear right, heading NE.
- 0.3 miTurn left, heading E.
- 0.4 miBear right, heading SE.
- 50 ftBear right, heading SE.
- 450 ftBear left, heading SE.
- 0.5 miSharp left, heading S.
- 3.8 miArrive 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 0.6 mi in (~33 min). Leave by 6:46 PM for the 7:39 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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