Start
257 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
40.60, -79.85 · rel 5632798
40.60, -79.85 · rel 5632798
Rachel Carson Trail
73,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Pennsylvania · 40.60°N ·
79.85°W
73,7km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
4× monument
North Park Meadow Overlook
viewpoint ·
114 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rich Hill
summit ·
201 m off route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
252 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Veteran Monmument
monument ·
44 m off route
73,7 km
100%
Harwick Coal Miners Memorial
monument ·
277 m off route
73,7 km
100%
Harwick Veterans Memorial
monument ·
363 m off route
73,7 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
244 m
–
394 m
0 km
36,8 km
73,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
299 m elevation
Halfway
321 m elevation
Three quarters
289 m elevation
Finish
303 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
Rachel Carson Trail is 73.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rachel Carson Trail takes approximately 18h 20min to complete.
No, Rachel Carson Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rachel Carson Trail starts near coordinates 40.5745, -79.8226.
Rachel Carson Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rachel Carson Trail is maintained and managed by Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.