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On-trail landmarks

Mid State Trail (PA) landmarks and waypoints

18 named places in 15 trail sections, ordered by approximate route mile. Use the category filters on the permit map to see these same points in Map, 3D and Explore in 3D.

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Section 1

MD Border – Rainsburg Gap

  1. Maryland border / southern terminus

    ≈ MI 0

    Southern end in Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians

    Junctions & access
    Sources

  2. Everett region / Tussey ridges

    ≈ MI 8.9

    ≈ 1,012 FT · 40.01148, -78.37335

    Classic central PA folded-ridge terrain

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 3

Ashcom Road – Loysburg Gap

  1. Warrior Ridge

    ≈ MI 41.3

    ≈ 1,271 FT · 40.03718, -78.36615

    Rocky ridge walking

    Peaks & views
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Section 4

Loysburg Gap – PA 164

  1. Tiadaghton State Forest

    ≈ MI 57.5

    Remote north-central PA forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 5

PA 164 – Williamsburg

  1. Williamsburg / Juniata River valley

    ≈ MI 73.7

    ≈ 848 FT · 40.46202, -78.19974

    Historic canal and railroad region

    WaterTowns & resupplyLandscapes
    Sources

Section 7

Alfarata – Jo Hays Vista

  1. Thousand Steps / Jack's Mountain region

    ≈ MI 106.1

    Iconic quarry-worker stair climb nearby

    Peaks & viewsHistory & culture
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Section 8

Jo Hays Vista – Detweiler Junction

  1. Jo Hays Vista / Tussey Mountain

    ≈ MI 122.3

    Major overlook above State College

    Peaks & views
    Sources

Section 9

Detweiler Junction – US 322

  1. Rothrock State Forest

    ≈ MI 138.5

    Rocky central Pennsylvania forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 10

US 322 – PA 45

  1. Penns Creek valley

    ≈ MI 153.9

    Large limestone stream valley

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

Section 11

PA 45 – PA 192

  1. Raymond B. Winter State Park

    ≈ MI 170.1

    Common camping and lake stop

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  2. Cowanesque Lake region

    ≈ MI 170.9

    Northern ridge-and-lake country

    Water
    Sources

Section 12

PA 192 – PA 880

  1. Bald Eagle State Forest

    ≈ MI 186.3

    Remote ridge-and-valley forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 13

PA 880 – PA 150

  1. Little Pine State Park

    ≈ MI 202.5

    Common resupply/camp access

    WaterCamps & shelters
    Sources

  2. Lock Haven / West Branch Susquehanna vicinity

    ≈ MI 202.5

    41.13702, -77.44693

    Major river valley

    WaterTowns & resupply
    Sources

Section 14

PA 150 – PA 44

  1. Pine Creek region

    ≈ MI 219.5

    Gateway toward PA Grand Canyon country

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

Section 17

PA 414 – PA 287

  1. Pine Creek Gorge viewpoints

    ≈ MI 268.1

    Pennsylvania Grand Canyon region

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 18

PA 287 – US 6

  1. Hills Creek / Wellsboro area

    ≈ MI 283.5

    Northern PA services

    WaterTowns & resupplyJunctions & access
    Sources

Section 20

Middlebury / PA 287 – New York Border

  1. Pennsylvania–New York border

    ≈ MI 316.7

    Northern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
    Sources