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This is a safer but less scenic alternate route to the rocky scramble on the Appalachian Trail.


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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

1,420' 433 m

High

470' 143 m

Low

950' 290 m

Up

24' 7 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

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Family Friendly This is a good climb with plenty of rocks and roots to entertain the kids.

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This is a safer alternate option to the rocky scramble on the Appalachian Trail. Use this when snow or ice make the AT unsafe. It also makes a good loop hike when combined with the Appalachian Trail.

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Shared By:

Scott Leap with improvements by Beverly Cleary

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  4.1 from 7 votes

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in Slatington

#10319

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#2

in Slatington

#194

in Pennsylvania

#10,319

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