8.9 mi
Distance
1,854 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Rausch Gap unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 157 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 422 ft |
| End | 9.3 mi | 157 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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 1 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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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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
5.8 mi awayTower City, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Tentrr Signature Site - Mountain Laurel Retreat
6.8 mi awayTower City, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Rausch Creek Off Road Park
10.3 mi awayPine Grove, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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