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Tuscarora Trail

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381 km Length
approx. 19 days Duration
10.450 m Elevation gain
11.100 m Elevation loss
1.040 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Tuscarora Trail

Difficulty
Length 381 km
Elevation gain 10.450 m
Elevation loss 11.100 m
Highest Point 1.040 m · Skyline Drive
Lowest Point 123 m · Potomac River
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

381 km
10.450 m
11.100 m
Skyline Drive
1.040 m
Potomac River
123 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

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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Good to know about the Tuscarora Trail

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

Getting there & route: Tuscarora Trail

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

Stage plan for the Tuscarora Trail

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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