Start
438 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
39.97, -79.20 · rel 18343170
39.97, -79.20 · rel 18343170
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank)
195,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Pennsylvania · 39.97°N ·
79.20°W
195,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× viewpoint
4× summit
1× Water
Mason-Dixon marker
monument ·
on the route
62,5 km
32%
Beam Rocks
viewpoint ·
52 m off route
195,3 km
100%
Mystery Hill
summit ·
100 m off route
195,3 km
100%
Irwin Hill
summit ·
211 m off route
195,3 km
100%
Sugar Camp Hill
summit ·
217 m off route
195,3 km
100%
Kooser Spring
Water ·
433 m off route
195,3 km
100%
Fort Hill
summit ·
464 m off route
195,3 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
379 m
–
872 m
0 km
97,7 km
195,3 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
825 m elevation
Halfway
689 m elevation
Three quarters
564 m elevation
Finish
683 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is 195.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) takes approximately 48h 36min to complete.
No, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) starts near coordinates 40.409, -79.0007.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (left bank) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.