Rudy Trail via Summit Trail

2.9 mi · ▲ 1,808 ft · 1 hr 52 min

Rudy Trail via Summit Trail is a 2.9-mile out-and-back near Ribot, PA. It climbs 1,808 ft, with sections as steep as 38% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi991 – 2,156 ft · steepest grade: 38%2.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Rudy Trail 40.61775, -78.04147
Nearest town Ribot, PA

Directions

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Rudy Trail via Summit Trail

2.9 mi · ▲ 1,808 ft · 1 hr 52 min

Elevation 992–2,156 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Rudy Trail · 40.61775, -78.04147

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 6:45 AM · sunset 7:38 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Summit Trail, heading NW.
  2. 1.4 miReach Rudy Trail, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.4 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

60% dirt40% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:45 AMSunset 7:38 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~80 min). Leave by 5:58 PM for the 7:38 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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