24.5 mi
Distance
3,153 ft
Elev. Gain
9h 45m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Blue Mountain Ridge via Appalachian Trail is a point-to-point trail in Swatara State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It is 25 miles long and gains 3,153 feet. The nearest town is Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 136 ft |
| High point | 17.8 mi | 513 ft |
| End | 24.5 mi | 491 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Swatara State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Fort Indiantown Gap, PA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Lebanon County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Swatara State Park · Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:1450 Suedburg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 · PA
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Tentrr Signature Site - GoldMine Hideaway
6 mi awayTower City, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Mountain Laurel Retreat
6.7 mi awayTower City, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Rausch Creek Off Road Park
9.9 mi awayPine Grove, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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