Standing Stone Trail (SST)
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United States United States
General information about Standing Stone Trail
Difficulty
Length
132 km
Elevation gain
4.200 m
Elevation loss
4.150 m
Highest Point
Broad Mountain / 726 m
Lowest Point
Juniata River / 176 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
132 km
4.200 m
4.150 m
Broad Mountain
726 m
Juniata River
176 m

The best time to hike the Standing Stone Trail is:

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The Standing Stone Trail runs for a length of 132 kilometers through Pennsylvania in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 7 days to walk the Standing Stone 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 a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. 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.

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The best time to hike the Standing Stone Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Standing Stone Trail via Harrisburg International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Uber / Cab. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Standing Stone Trail is via Harrisburg International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / On foot. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Standing Stone Trail (SST)

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