State Game Lands Number 110

Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail

10 mi · ▲ 2,018 ft · 4 hr 21 min

Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 10-mile out-and-back in State Game Lands Number 110 near Stony Creek, PA. The route passes Leg Destroyer Viewpoint before reaching Schuylkill Island at the turnaround, 5 miles in. It climbs 2,018 ft, with sections as steep as 35% grade. It scores 34/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi390 – 1,358 ft · steepest grade: 35%10.1 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Bear Creek Road 40.57915, -76.06177
Nearest town Stony Creek, PA

Directions

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Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail

10 mi · ▲ 2,018 ft · 4 hr 21 min

Elevation 390–1,357 ft

Out & Back · State Game Lands Number 110

Trailhead: Bear Creek Road · 40.57915, -76.06177

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading S.
  2. 2.1 miTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
  3. 0.4 miPass Leg Destroyer Viewpoint.
  4. 0.7 miTurn left, heading N.
  5. 350 ftBear right onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading SE.
  6. 1.8 miReach Schuylkill Island, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  7. 1.8 miBear left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NW.
  8. 300 ftSharp left, heading W.
  9. 1.1 miTurn right, heading W.
  10. 2.1 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

38% gravel22% dirt40% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 7:32 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.8 mi in (~34 min). Leave by 6:38 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint

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Good to know

  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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