Loyalsock Trail, Montoursville, Pennsylvania, Montoursvi...

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This begins with a difficult, steep climb up the side of a gorge. It?s a challenging climb with short switchbacks and rock and root handholds. Once on top, you cross a plateau with huckleberry bushes and pine plantations. From the plateau?s edge, there are spectacular views and a cool breeze that s trails.com
The Loyalsock Trail is a 60-mile trail that winds through beautiful streams and mountain ridges. Points of interest along the trail include Allegheny Ridge, Kettle Creek Vista, World's End State Park, and Beaver Dam. visitpa.com

Reviewer's Rating = 3 Date of Trip: 8/7/2006 Alot of wildlife. Nice views. Watch out for rattle snakes. Parking along side busy road. Had to walk on it to get back to the... from trails.com

difficulty: Walk - up
last edited: Jan 17, 2006
other info: Approach Follow the directions in the "Getting There" section of the main page. Route Description This route gets on the popular Loyalsock Trail at the Forest Headquarters and heads east. Follow the signs for Smiths Knob. The route starts off with a steep climb up the southwest ridge...
page type: Route
categories: Smiths Knob
route type: Hike (Class 1-2)
activity: Hiking
city: Montoursville
distance (miles): 8.3
elevation gain (feet): 1,400 feet
local contacts: Tiadaghton State Forest
publisher: Falcon Publishing
season: Spring through fall
skill level: Moderate to strenuous
state: Pennsylvania
trail type: Out-and-back
place type: landmark