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27-mile loop · Loyalsock State Forest

Old Loggers Path

Plan a 2- to 4-day backpacking trip on the Old Loggers Path with segment mileage, water source locations, campsite selection, and shuttle logistics for this classic PA Wilds loop. Free to use, sponsored in part by the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship.

59-mile point-to-point · Loyalsock State Forest

Loyalsock Trail

Chart your Loyalsock Trail thru-hike with day-by-day itineraries, elevation profiles built from USGS survey data, and real-time trail condition reports from hikers on the route. Free through the 2026 season.

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Trail Sherpa planner — Old Loggers Path itinerary with a 3-day plan, topo trail map, and elevation profile.

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Two iconic backpacking routes in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

Old Loggers Path — poster art rendered from the trail geometry
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27-mile loop · Loyalsock State Forest

Old Loggers Path

A 27-mile backpacking loop through the Loyalsock State Forest. Segment mileage, water sources, campsites, and shuttle logistics for this classic PA Wilds route. Free to all users, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship.

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Loyalsock Trail — poster art rendered from the trail geometry
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59-mile point-to-point · Loyalsock State Forest

Loyalsock Trail

One of Pennsylvania's most dramatic long-distance trails, crossing rugged ridgelines, gorges, and old-growth hemlocks. Day-by-day itineraries with elevation from USGS survey data and live trail-condition reports. Free through the 2026 season.

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Map your route, review water sources, and build your itinerary. All before you leave the trailhead.

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Trail Sherpa planner — Old Loggers Path itinerary with a 3-day plan, topo trail map, waypoint pins, and an elevation profile.

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Interactive Trail Maps

Detailed offline-capable maps with campsites, water sources, trailheads, and hazard layers.

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Plan your trip day by day. See campsite demand, segment distances, and time estimates.

Condition Reports

Community-submitted water levels, blowdowns, trail closures, and campsite notes. Timestamped and geolocated.

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