How difficult is Bloody Skillet?

Bloody Skillet is rated expert. It is 44.6 miles long with 5,276 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Bloody Skillet suitable for kids?

Bloody Skillet is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

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Pennsylvania

Bloody Skillet

Howard, Pennsylvania

44.6 mi

Distance

5,276 ft

Elev. Gain

17h 17m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Bloody Skillet is a loop trail in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is 45 miles long. It is in or next to Orviston, Pennsylvania.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:254 ft

Max:517 ft

Gain:1,608 ft

Loss:1,608 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	255 ft
High point	8.5 mi	517 ft
End	44.6 mi	255 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop

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Where it is

Nearest town:: Orviston, PA · in or next to town
County:: Centre County, PA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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The Nature Inn At Bald Eagle
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Bellefonte-State College KOA
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Bloody Skillet

About This Trail

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Elevation Profile

Trail Details

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Nearby Trails

Bloody Skillet Atv Trail

Beech Creek Snowmobile Trails

Panther Snowmobile Trails

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Campgrounds near this trail

Sunrise Serenity Campground

Bald Eagle State Park

Bald Eagle State Park Russell P Letterman Campground

The Nature Inn At Bald Eagle

Bellefonte-State College KOA

Fort Bellefonte Campground

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