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OSM map layer · LineString
40.06, -77.51 · rel 19361538
40.06, -77.51 · rel 19361538
Tuscalachian Loop
270,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Pennsylvania · 40.06°N ·
77.51°W
270,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
25
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
6× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× summit
6× viewpoint
2× monument
1× ruins
Raven Rock
summit ·
89 m off route
65,0 km
24%
Big Mountain Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
178,8 km
66%
Big Mountain
summit ·
69 m off route
178,8 km
66%
Flat Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,9 km
100%
Flat Rock
summit ·
on the route
270,9 km
100%
Mason Dixon Line monument
monument ·
on the route
270,9 km
100%
Center Point Knob
monument ·
on the route
270,9 km
100%
Cumberland Valley Overlook
viewpoint ·
on the route
270,9 km
100%
Rocky Mountain
summit ·
25 m off route
270,9 km
100%
East Rocks Overlook
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
270,9 km
100%
White Rocks
summit ·
50 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Rising Mountain
summit ·
64 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Sherman Mountain
summit ·
66 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Pivot Rock
summit ·
73 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Snowy Mountain
summit ·
80 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Fenton Knob
summit ·
86 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Mountain Creek Overlook
viewpoint ·
95 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Buzzard Peak
summit ·
127 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Brickyard
ruins ·
133 m off route
270,9 km
100%
Hawk Watch Overlook
viewpoint ·
135 m off route
270,9 km
100%
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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Tuscalachian Loop is 270.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tuscalachian Loop takes approximately 67h 23min to complete.
No, Tuscalachian Loop is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tuscalachian Loop starts near coordinates 39.6557, -77.5385.
Tuscalachian Loop is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.