Upper Switchback Viewpoint–Pisgah Vista, 3 viewpoints
7.7 mi · ▲ 650 ft · 2 hr 54 min
Upper Switchback Viewpoint–Pisgah Vista, 3 viewpoints is a 7.7-mile out-and-back near Nesquehoning, PA. The route passes Upper Switchback Viewpoint before reaching Pisgah Vista at the turnaround, 3.8 miles in. It climbs 650 ft. It scores 45/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Upper Switchback Viewpoint–Pisgah Vista, 3 viewpoints
7.7 mi · ▲ 650 ft · 2 hr 54 min
Elevation 1,089–1,499 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Switchback Trail · 40.84202, -75.81035
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:31 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 350 ftTurn right onto Upper Switchback, heading NE.
- 2.2 miBear left, heading NE.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading NE.
- 1.4 miBear right, heading E.
- 150 ftPass Pisgah Vista.
- 250 ftReach Upper Switchback Viewpoint, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 400 ftBear left, heading W.
- 0.6 miBear right, heading W.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 2.3 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 100 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.2 mi in (~60 min). Leave by 6:11 PM for the 7:31 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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- Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 3 sights 3.3 mi · ▲ 454 ft
- Switchback Trail 4.9 mi · ▲ 112 ft
- Upper Switchback 5.8 mi · ▲ 447 ft
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