Standing Stone Trail Permit: Route
Standing Stone Trail permits are walk-up only in Rothrock State Forest (PA). The route covers 84.2 miles.
This guide covers the Standing Stone Trail permit.
Free
Permit Cost
typically 6-8 days
Duration
84.2 miles
Distance
About Standing Stone Trail
The Standing Stone Trail runs 84 miles through Rothrock State Forest and Cowans Gap State Park in central Pennsylvania. It is free and walk-up with no permit; this page gives sourced trip info.
The Standing Stone Trail
- Distance
- 84.2 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- High point
- 2,380 ft
- Trip length
- typically 6-8 days
South-central Pennsylvania ridgetops, Rothrock State Forest. Nearest town: Mapleton, PA / Mount Union, PA / Three Springs, PA
Points along the route
- Cowans Gap State Park (south terminus)Mile 0, 1,273 ft
- Detweiler Run Natural Area (north terminus)
- Jacks Mountain
- Stone MountainMile 19.1, 2,175 ft
- Rocky Ridge Natural Area
- Hunter's Rocks
- Monument Rock
- Thousand Steps (historic quarry site)
- Jacks NarrowsMile 36.2, 556 ft
- Greenwood fire tower (trail high point)2,380 ft
- Greenwood Furnace State Park
- Alan Seeger Natural Area
- Mapleton, PA (trail town)Mile 38.5, 596 ft
- Mount Union, PA (trail town)
- Three Springs, PA (trail town)Mile 61, 739 ft
Standing Stone Trail permit detailsandAll Rothrock State Forest (PA) permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Standing Stone Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Standing Stone Trail route?
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The route is 84.2 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on typically 6-8 days.
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