Old Fisher Road–Old Mule Path, 3 sights

6.7 mi · ▲ 1,137 ft · 2 hr 48 min

Old Fisher Road–Old Mule Path, 3 sights is a 6.7-mile out-and-back near Shortys Place, PA. It climbs 1,137 ft, with sections as steep as 31% grade. It scores 54/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi1,168 – 2,077 ft · steepest grade: 31%6.7 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Snow Field Trail 40.05067, -78.14930
Nearest town Shortys Place, PA

Directions

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Old Fisher Road–Old Mule Path, 3 sights

6.7 mi · ▲ 1,137 ft · 2 hr 48 min

Elevation 1,169–2,076 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Snow Field Trail · 40.05067, -78.14930

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:46 AM · sunset 7:38 PM

  1. Start on Snow Field Trail, heading W.
  2. 1.1 miSharp right onto Old Mule Path, heading N.
  3. 1.6 miTurn left, heading W.
  4. 1.6 miSharp left onto Old Fisher Road, heading SE.
  5. 0.6 miSharp left onto Snow Field Trail, heading E.
  6. 1.9 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

33% dirt67% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:46 AMSunset 7:38 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~77 min). Leave by 6:01 PM for the 7:38 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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