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Hiking in Pennsylvania

Hiking the Standing Stone Trail

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Trails: The Standing Stone Trail is 72-mile hiking trail connecting the Tucarora and the Mid-State trails, running north from Cowans Gap State Park to Greenwood Furnace State Park. Prior to 2007 it was known as the Link Trail.
Important: water sources are scarce on the trail so be sure to carry sufficient quantities with you.
Access fee: No charge, but membership in the SSTC ($10) helps support the trail
Nearest town: Burnt Cabins, Huntingdon, Boalsburg, PA
Trail map: Guide book and maps are available from the SSTA ($15), PDF maps available on their website
Web site: Standing Stone Trail Club | Keystone Trail Association
Points of interest: Sandstone rock formations in Martins Gap Natural Area and Rocky Ridge Natural Area, The 1000 Steps near Mount Union
Other activities: Backcountry skiing
Lodging: Altoona and State College have plenty of inns and hotels
Camping: Cowans Gap State Park and Greenwood Furnace State Park
Weather forecast: Huntingdon
Tourism info: Greater Huntingdon Chamber | Central PA CVB
Getting to the trail: Cowans Gap State Park is a few miles northwest of the town of Richmond Furnace. Greenwood Furnace State Park is on Highway 305 about 5 miles north of Belleville.
Map of local region: Cowans Gap State Park | Greenwood Furnace State Park

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