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.
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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
- Start at the trailhead, heading S.
- 2.1 miTurn left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NE.
- 0.4 miPass Leg Destroyer Viewpoint.
- 0.7 miTurn left, heading N.
- 350 ftBear right onto Schuylkill River Trail, heading SE.
- 1.8 miReach Schuylkill Island, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.8 miBear left onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading NW.
- 300 ftSharp left, heading W.
- 1.1 miTurn right, heading W.
- 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.
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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
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Bear Creek Road Trailhead
- Schuylkill River Trail 3.3 mi · ▲ 60 ft
- Schuylkill River Trail 3.6 mi · ▲ 0 ft
- Pine Lane via Schuylkill River Trail 4.3 mi · ▲ 384 ft
- Leg Destroyer Viewpoint & Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop 5.7 mi · ▲ 957 ft
- Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 15.5 mi · ▲ 2,142 ft
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