State Game Lands Number 80
Round Head–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints
5.8 mi · ▲ 656 ft · 2 hr 16 min
Round Head–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints is a 5.8-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 80 near Stanhope, PA. The route passes Kimmel Lookout and Round Head before reaching Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.9 miles in. It climbs 656 ft. It scores 32/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Round Head–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints
5.8 mi · ▲ 656 ft · 2 hr 16 min
Elevation 1,292–1,627 ft
Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 80
Trailhead: Appalachian National Scenic Trail · 40.51242, -76.34416
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:37 AM · sunset 7:33 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftPass Kimmel Lookout.
- 2.9 miPass Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint.
- 50 ftReach Round Head, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.9 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 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 7:11 PM for the 7:33 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Appalachian National Scenic Trail Trailhead
- Kimmel Lookout via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 3.8 mi · ▲ 421 ft
- Kimmel Lookout–Boundary Trail, 6 sights 7.5 mi · ▲ 1,253 ft
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