Are dogs allowed on Lost Turkey Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Lost Turkey Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Lost Turkey Trail?

No, Lost Turkey Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Lost Turkey Trail?

Lost Turkey Trail is rated expert. It is 23.0 miles long with 3,481 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 Lost Turkey Trail suitable for kids?

Lost Turkey Trail 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.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ExpertPoint to Point

Pennsylvania

Lost Turkey Trail

Windber, Pennsylvania

23.0 mi

Distance

3,481 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 9m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The Lost Turkey Trail is an interesting passageway through the forest west of the Allegheny Front.

From Wikipedia

The Lost Turkey Trail is a 26.3-mile (42.3 km) hiking trail in southwestern Pennsylvania, United States. The trail traverses portions of Blue Knob State Park, a state game land, some parcels of private land, and Gallitzin State Forest. The trail is mostly in Bedford County and Somerset County, with a few segments briefly crossing the border into Cambria County. It reaches the highest point of any backpacking trail in Pennsylvania, with its eastern terminus at 3,034 feet, at Herman Point near the top of Blue Knob, which in turn is the second highest peak in the state. The trail also features a significant climb up the Allegheny Front. These rugged geographic features, combined with a shortage of camping areas and extensive no-camping zones, make the Lost Turkey Trail one of the more challenging backpacking trails in Pennsylvania.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:527 ft

Max:881 ft

1,061 ft

1,235 ft

Trail Details

Dogs on leash

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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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.