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OSM map layer · LineString
40.95, -77.65 · rel 1022044
40.95, -77.65 · rel 1022044
Mid-State Trail
516,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Pennsylvania · 40.95°N ·
77.65°W
516,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
8
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
8× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× viewpoint
2× monument
2× ruins
6× summit
2× Water
Laurel Run Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Indian Wells Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
The Lower Trail
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Tom Thwaites Monument
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
CCC Monument (stone fireplace and chimney)
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bald Mountain
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ramm Road Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Round Top
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hubler Gap Vista
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Cinder Pile Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Horse Path Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Bake Oven Mountain
summit ·
27 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Long Mtn Peak
summit ·
43 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Roman Tower
viewpoint ·
59 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Little Shingletown Trail Vista
viewpoint ·
62 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Little Flat
summit ·
65 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Big Flat
summit ·
67 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jo Hays Vista
viewpoint ·
84 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Railroad Bed Historical Marker
ruins ·
103 m off route
0,0 km
0%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mid-State Trail is 516.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mid-State Trail takes approximately 128h 32min to complete.
No, Mid-State Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mid-State Trail starts near coordinates 41.9806, -77.1922.
Mid-State Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.