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OSM map layer · LineString
41.65, -77.45 · rel 11725240
41.65, -77.45 · rel 11725240
West Rim Trail
48,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Pennsylvania · 41.65°N ·
77.45°W
48,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Water
Bradley Wales Overlook
viewpoint ·
242 m off route
44,2 km
92%
Barbour Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
44,6 km
93%
Barbour Rock
summit ·
175 m off route
44,6 km
93%
Matson Spring
Water ·
207 m off route
44,6 km
93%
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
West Rim Trail is 48.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, West Rim Trail takes approximately 11h 57min to complete.
No, West Rim Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
West Rim Trail starts near coordinates 41.5406, -77.4057.
West Rim Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.