Mitchell Trail via King Trail
4.6 mi · ▲ 1,907 ft · 2 hr 29 min
Mitchell Trail via King Trail is a 4.6-mile out-and-back near Saluvia, PA. It climbs 1,907 ft, with sections as steep as 35% grade. It scores 27/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
Elevation
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Directions
Mitchell Trail via King Trail
4.6 mi · ▲ 1,907 ft · 2 hr 29 min
Elevation 1,222–2,277 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Laidig Spring Trail · 40.02697, -78.10582
Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 7:38 PM
Horses allowed on the whole route
- Start on Laidig Spring Trail, heading W.
- 0.5 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.3 miBear left onto King Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Mitchell Trail, heading S.
- 1.3 miReach Mitchell Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.3 miTurn right onto King Trail, heading NE.
- 0.2 miBear right, heading E.
- 0.3 miBear right onto Laidig Spring Trail, heading E.
- 0.5 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.2 mi in (~97 min). Leave by 5:41 PM for the 7:38 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Horses allowed on the whole route
More from Laidig Spring Trail Trailhead
- King Trail 2.3 mi · ▲ 700 ft
- Deep Hollow trail via King Trail 3.3 mi · ▲ 1,207 ft
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