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Loyalsock Trail (LT)

Worth knowing
The Loyalsock Trail runs for a length of 92 kilometers through Pennsylvania in the United States.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 5 days to walk the Loyalsock Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.
Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Loyalsock Trail
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
92 km
Elevation gain
3.050 m
Elevation loss
3.400 m
Highest Point
642 m
Lowest Point
Loyalsock Creek / 205 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
92 km
3.050 m
3.400 m
642 m
Loyalsock Creek
205 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Loyalsock Trail
- in a tent/tarp
Solitude on the Loyalsock Trail
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Loyalsock Trail is:
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Arrival to the Loyalsock Trail
You will arrive via Philadelphia International Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Taxi / Zug. Duration approx. 6 hours.
Departure from the Loyalsock Trail
Departure is via Philadelphia International Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Taxi / Zug. Takes about 6 hours.
Useful links to the Loyalsock Trail
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
Map and elevation profile of the Loyalsock Trail
What else you should know about the Loyalsock Trail
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