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Moss and Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop route map
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Moss and Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop

Gardners, Pennsylvania

11.2 mi

Distance

1,699 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 35m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Moss and Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop is a loop trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park, managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It is 11 miles long and gains 1,699 feet. The nearest town is Bendersville, Pennsylvania, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:227 ft
Max:444 ft
Gain:601 ft
Loss:601 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 227 ft and 444 ft across 11.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.227 ft299 ft372 ft444 ft0.0 mi2.8 mi5.6 mi8.4 mi11.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi272 ft
High point5.1 mi444 ft
End11.2 mi272 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Bendersville, PA · about 4 mi away
County:
Cumberland County, PA
Jurisdiction:
Pine Grove Furnace 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

  • Operator:(717) 486-7174
  • Address:1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA 17324 · PA
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