Mid State Trail (MST)

United States United States

Worth knowing

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.

Facts 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
You have the following accommodation options on the Mid State Trail
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the Mid State Trail
Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

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Map and elevation profile of the Mid State Trail

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