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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 1.6

    ≈ 885 FT · 39.73718, -78.53729

    Southern end in Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians

    Junctions & access
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  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

    ≈ 1,047 FT · 40.09680, -78.31327

    Rocky ridge walking

    Peaks & views
    Sources

Section 4

Loysburg Gap – PA 164

  1. Tiadaghton State Forest

    ≈ MI 57.5

    ≈ 1,108 FT · 40.24669, -78.20772

    Remote north-central PA forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 5

PA 164 – Williamsburg

  1. Williamsburg / Juniata River valley

    ≈ MI 73.7

    ≈ 1,169 FT · 40.39658, -78.10217

    Historic canal and railroad region

    WaterTowns & resupplyLandscapes
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Section 7

Alfarata – Jo Hays Vista

  1. Thousand Steps / Jack's Mountain region

    ≈ MI 106.1

    ≈ 1,292 FT · 40.69636, -77.89108

    Iconic quarry-worker stair climb nearby

    Peaks & viewsHistory & culture
    Sources

Section 8

Jo Hays Vista – Detweiler Junction

  1. Jo Hays Vista / Tussey Mountain

    ≈ MI 122.3

    ≈ 1,547 FT · 40.72038, -77.74007

    Major overlook above State College

    Peaks & views
    Sources

Section 9

Detweiler Junction – US 322

  1. Rothrock State Forest

    ≈ MI 138.5

    ≈ 1,689 FT · 40.79522, -77.55906

    Rocky central Pennsylvania forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 10

US 322 – PA 45

  1. Penns Creek valley

    ≈ MI 153.9

    ≈ 1,783 FT · 40.88668, -77.37920

    Large limestone stream valley

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

Section 11

PA 45 – PA 192

  1. Raymond B. Winter State Park

    ≈ MI 170.1

    ≈ 1,881 FT · 40.98289, -77.18999

    Common camping and lake stop

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

  2. Cowanesque Lake region

    ≈ MI 170.9

    ≈ 1,886 FT · 40.98764, -77.18064

    Northern ridge-and-lake country

    Water
    Sources

Section 12

PA 192 – PA 880

  1. Bald Eagle State Forest

    ≈ MI 186.3

    ≈ 1,412 FT · 41.07549, -77.25567

    Remote ridge-and-valley forest

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 13

PA 880 – PA 150

  1. Little Pine State Park

    ≈ MI 202.5

    ≈ 880 FT · 41.16771, -77.34896

    Common resupply/camp access

    WaterCamps & shelters
    Sources

  2. Lock Haven / West Branch Susquehanna vicinity

    ≈ MI 202.5

    ≈ 880 FT · 41.16771, -77.34896

    Major river valley

    WaterTowns & resupply
    Sources

Section 14

PA 150 – PA 44

  1. Pine Creek region

    ≈ MI 219.5

    ≈ 900 FT · 41.27807, -77.35941

    Gateway toward PA Grand Canyon country

    WaterLandscapes
    Sources

Section 17

PA 414 – PA 287

  1. Pine Creek Gorge viewpoints

    ≈ MI 268.1

    ≈ 1,600 FT · 41.60869, -77.29207

    Pennsylvania Grand Canyon region

    Peaks & viewsLandscapes
    Sources

Section 18

PA 287 – US 6

  1. Hills Creek / Wellsboro area

    ≈ MI 283.5

    ≈ 1,567 FT · 41.72496, -77.24133

    Northern PA services

    WaterTowns & resupplyJunctions & access
    Sources

Section 20

Middlebury / PA 287 – New York Border

  1. Pennsylvania–New York border

    ≈ MI 316.7

    ≈ 1,500 FT · 42.00000, -77.10000

    Northern trail endpoint

    Junctions & access
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