Mountain Springs Trail via Highland Trail
Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania
9.7 mi
Distance
1,404 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 41m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mountain Springs Trail via Highland Trail is an out-and-back trail in Ricketts Glen State Park, managed by Pennsylvania DCNR, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is 9.7 miles long and gains 1,404 feet. The nearest town is Jamison City, 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
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 690 ft |
| High point | 9.1 mi | 691 ft |
| End | 9.7 mi | 690 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania DCNR
Source of truth
- Ricketts Glen State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Jamison City, PA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Luzerne County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Ricketts Glen State Park · Pennsylvania DCNR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(570) 477-5675
- Address:695 State Route 487, Benton, PA 17814 · 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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