State Game Lands Number 211
Rattling Run Trail Loop
5.4 mi · ▲ 1,127 ft · 2 hr 22 min
Rattling Run Trail Loop is a 5.4-mile loop in State Game Lands Number 211 near Carsonville, PA. It climbs 1,127 ft, with sections as steep as 36% grade. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Rattling Run Trail Loop
5.4 mi · ▲ 1,127 ft · 2 hr 22 min
Elevation 527–1,671 ft
Loop · State Game Lands Number 211
Trailhead: Appalachian National Scenic Trail · 40.45184, -76.77617
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 7:35 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SE.
- 1.2 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 0.6 miBear left, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn right onto Rattling Run Trail, heading SW.
- 1 miBear left, heading SW.
- 400 ftTurn right, heading N.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading N.
- 1 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 0.9 miBear left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
- 350 ftThe loop closes 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 1.4 mi in (~69 min). Leave by 6:05 PM for the 7:35 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Appalachian National Scenic Trail Trailhead
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.2 mi · ▲ 1,104 ft
- Rattling Run Trail Loop 5.4 mi · ▲ 1,181 ft
- Kinter View & Shikellimy Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.1 mi · ▲ 1,378 ft
- Horse-Shoe Trail & Water Tank Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 11.9 mi · ▲ 2,231 ft
- Old Sawmill Trail–Shikellimy Trail, 3 sights 12.1 mi · ▲ 2,023 ft
- Rattling Run Trail 14.2 mi · ▲ 2,396 ft
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