Mid State Trail (MST)
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United States United States
General information about Mid State Trail
Difficulty
Length
505 km
Elevation gain
14.650 m
Elevation loss
14.450 m
Highest Point
Martin Hill / 808 m
Lowest Point
195 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
505 km
14.650 m
14.450 m
Martin Hill
808 m
195 m

The best time to hike the Mid State Trail is:

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The Mid State Trail runs for a length of 505 kilometers through Pennsylvania in the United States.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 25 days to walk the Mid State 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 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 and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

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 Mid State 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)
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
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 allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You can get to Starting point via . Duration approx. null hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements
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Mid State Trail (MST)

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