
2.3 mi
Distance
262 ft
Elev. Gain
52m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Watershed Trail 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 | 301 ft |
| High point | 1.1 mi | 338 ft |
| End | 2.3 mi | 301 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mount Holly Springs, PA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Cumberland County, PA
- Jurisdiction:
- Kings Gap Environmental Education Center · 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) 486-5031
- Address:500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17015-9306 · 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.
Nearby Trails
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Kings Gap Hollow
Kings Gap State Park Trails

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Campgrounds near this trail

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center
0.7 mi awayKings Gap Environmental Education Center
Carlisle, PA
Reservable


Hersheys Fur Center Camping Area
10.8 mi awayYork Springs, PA
Pricing varies — check with the operator

Colonel Denning State Park
15.7 mi awayColonel Denning State Park
Newville, PA
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