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Hike

North Country National Scenic

Passes Allegheny Reservoir
12,853 ft of climbing

95.0 mi one way · 12,853 ft gain · 2,121 ft high point · Very hard

PA · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

North Country National Scenic is a 95-mile one-way trail that passes Allegheny Reservoir, climbing 12,853 feet.

Elevation

12,853 ft of gain and 12,366 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.2 mi from the trailhead
Loleta Recreation
Campground · PA

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

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Gerard Hiking Trail
- Ends at a viewpoint
- 5,749 ft of climbing
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17 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Allegheny ReservoirAlong the way · 88.6 mi in
Swede HillNearby · 63.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Sheffield, Pennsylvania

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 95.0 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 12,853 ft
Descent: 12,366 ft
High point: 2,121 ft
Low point: 1,152 ft
Difficulty: Very hardFrom 95.0 mi and 12,853 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: PA
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Trailhead: 41.4439° N · 79.2107° W

Get directions Open the map

7.4 mi from the trailhead

Kellettville Recreation Area (Pa)

Campground · PA

10.8 mi from the trailhead

Kelly Pines Campground

Campground

Wheeler

Passes Minister Valley Overlook
Inside Allegheny National Forest
2,630 ft of climbing

19.8 mi loop · 2,630 ft gain · Very hard

Allegheny National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Penny Run

Ends at Chapman Lake
Camp 3 mi away

1.4 mi loop · 207 ft gain · Easy

PA · Camp 3 mi away

Minister Creek

Ends at Minister Valley Overlook
Inside Allegheny National Forest
1,170 ft of climbing

6.1 mi loop · 1,170 ft gain · Moderate

Allegheny National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Hearts Content Interp

Passes Minister Valley Overlook
Inside Allegheny National Forest
2,655 ft of climbing

19.6 mi loop · 2,654 ft gain · Very hard

Allegheny National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Beartown Rocks Trail

Summits Beartown Rocks

3.7 mi out & back · 648 ft gain · Moderate

PA · Camp 6 mi away

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Nelse Ridge
- Near Allegheny Reservoir
- Inside Allegheny National Forest
- 1,637 ft of climbing
9.1 mi loop · 1,637 ft gain · Hard
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Weather

7-day forecast

Sat60°37°Mostly Sunny
Sun64°42°Mostly Cloudy
Mon66°45°Partly Sunny
Tue68°51°Partly Sunny
Wed68°55°Chance Rain Showers
Thu67°50°Rain Showers Likely
Fri63°Rain Showers Likely

Sat: Mostly Sunny · wind 2 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain