State Game Lands Number 211
Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights
12.7 mi · ▲ 1,786 ft · 5 hr 8 min
Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 12.7-mile loop in State Game Lands Number 211 near Spechty Kopf, PA. It climbs 1,786 ft, with sections as steep as 32% grade. It scores 70/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights
12.7 mi · ▲ 1,786 ft · 5 hr 8 min
Elevation 659–1,621 ft
Loop · State Game Lands Number 211
Trailhead: Sand Springs Trail · 40.50267, -76.65382
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:39 AM · sunset 7:34 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Sand Springs Trail, heading SE.
- 1.6 miTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading E.
- 2.8 miTurn right onto Stony Creek Rail Trail, heading E.
- 0.7 miContinue straight onto Summit Siding Rail-Trail, heading SW.
- 350 ftContinue straight onto Stony Creek Rail Trail, heading SW.
- 3.6 miTurn right onto Yellow Springs Trail, heading NW.
- 0.8 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NW.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading NE.
- 2.9 miTurn left onto Sand Springs Trail, heading N.
- 0.1 miThe 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 1.0 mi in (~51 min). Leave by 6:23 PM for the 7:34 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Sand Springs Trail Trailhead
- DeHart Reservoir & Sand Springs Trail 2.9 mi · ▲ 169 ft
- The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 7 mi · ▲ 1,181 ft
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