Thunder Swamp Trail

14.8 mi · ▲ 1,166 ft · 5 hr 31 min

Thunder Swamp Trail is a 14.8-mile out-and-back near Easton Anglers, PA. It climbs 1,166 ft. It scores 51/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi906 – 1,221 ft14.9 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Negro Barren Road 41.16149, -75.12152
Nearest town Easton Anglers, PA

Directions

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Thunder Swamp Trail

14.8 mi · ▲ 1,166 ft · 5 hr 31 min

Elevation 907–1,220 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Negro Barren Road · 41.16149, -75.12152

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:25 PM

  1. Start on Thunder Swamp Trail, heading S.
  2. 6.7 miSharp right onto Luke Road, heading E.
  3. 0.8 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  4. 0.8 miSharp left onto Thunder Swamp Trail, heading S.
  5. 6.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Weather

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 7:25 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.2 mi in (~62 min). Leave by 6:03 PM for the 7:25 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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