Tuscarora Trail
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United States United States
General information about Tuscarora Trail
Difficulty
Length
381 km
Elevation gain
10.450 m
Elevation loss
11.100 m
Highest Point
Skyline Drive / 1.040 m
Lowest Point
Potomac River / 123 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
381 km
10.450 m
11.100 m
Skyline Drive
1.040 m
Potomac River
123 m

The best time to hike the Tuscarora Trail is:

January
February
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The Tuscarora Trail runs for a length of 381 kilometers through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 19 days to walk the Tuscarora 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 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.

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The best time to hike the Tuscarora Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed on the trail, but only leashed!
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 not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
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 Tuscarora Trail via Washington Dulles International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Tuscarora Trail is via Harrisburg International Airport.

You can get to the airport per On foot / Cab / Bus. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
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