State Game Lands Number 211
The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
7 mi · ▲ 1,181 ft · 2 hr 55 min
The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 7-mile loop in State Game Lands Number 211 near Spechty Kopf, PA. The route reaches The General. It climbs 1,181 ft, with sections as steep as 40% grade. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail
7 mi · ▲ 1,181 ft · 2 hr 55 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.
- 1.3 miTurn right, heading W.
- 0.2 miReach The General, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 0.5 miTurn right onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading SW.
- 2 miSharp right, heading W.
- 2.9 miTurn left onto Sand Springs Trail, heading NE.
- 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.
Good to know
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Sand Springs Trail Trailhead
- DeHart Reservoir & Sand Springs Trail 2.9 mi · ▲ 169 ft
- Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights 12.7 mi · ▲ 1,786 ft
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