Trails: 170-mile trail runs south from the West Rim Trail through eight state parks and eight natural areas. It is a challenging hike through the ridge and valley region of central PA and is sometimes refered to as as "The Wildest Trail in Pennsylvania". The Mid State Trail is a leg of the Great Eastern Trail from Alabama to New York.
CAUTION: Rattle snakes may be encountered on rocky ridges. Access fee: No charge, but membership in the MSTA helps support the trail Nearest town: Everett, State College, Woolrich, Blackwell, Tioga, PA Trail map: Available from the Mid State Trail Association and the KTA Web site:PA State Forest Hiking
Trails | Keystone Trail Association | Mid State Trail Association Points of interest: Joyce Kilmore Natural Area Other activities: Lodging: State College has several hotels and other accommodations Camping: Penn Roosevelt State Park has 15 sites, Poe Valley SP has 80 sites, Poe Paddy SP has 43 sites, R.B. Winter SP has 60 sites, Ravensburg SP has 21 sites, Little Pine SP has 104 sites Weather forecast:Williamsport Tourism info:Williamsport-Lycoming County
Chamber | Centre County Tourism | Greater Huntingdon Chamber Getting to the trail: There are many points where the trail intersects roads. State parks on the trail are also a good place to start your hike. Map of local region:Everett | State College | Woolrich | Blackwell | Tioga
Trail Name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Apr, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Midstate Favorite trails: Best time to go: Early spring and fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: The solitude and the animals you see along the way What I disliked: The point between Pine-Loganton road and
Woolrich to be percise the JUNK YARD along the road it seems that
there is more trash in that area than on the whole trail, but
what can you do, it is a public road way. Additional comments: Just off the trail coming down by
Waterville above Dam run road there is a cliff that is worth
walking to to get a great view of the town itself. Submitted by: Charles Cooper from: Jersey Shore, pa Date submitted: June 13, 2005
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Trail Name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: August, 104 Trails that I hiked: Mid-State
Greenwood Spur
Johnson Trail Favorite trails: Mid-State Best time to go: Early Spring/Mid-Autumn Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: challenging hiking that rewards you with
great vistas and few other hikers. Multiple entry points and
connection with the link trail in Greenwood Furnace state park
allow for ANY length hike! What I disliked: numerous rattlesnake sightings on account
of very rocky ridge hiking Additional comments: Submitted by: Rory Gibbens from: Date submitted: Feb 8, 2005
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Trail Name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: May, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Portions of the mid state and
adjoining loops Favorite trails: Best time to go: When you've got seasons, any time is
good Trail marking: Poor Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: I love hiking besides brooks, views, passing
by parks, etc What I disliked: We just did the Ironstone loop, and the
markers just ended, no trail or markings, and we couldn't find
Indian Steps either Additional comments: waterproof shoes a must. Submitted by: BW from: Pa Date submitted: May 17, 2004
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Trail Name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: Sept, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Several Seven Mountain Trails, Mt.
Nittany, Trails by Little Flat Favorite trails: Best time to go: Fall, and winter (dangerous but pretty) Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Great scenery, well marked... many links to
other trails. Take a camera. What I disliked: Many of the trails spurring off of the
Mid State go onto private lands of owners who aren't the nicest
people in the world... Comments: Watch for rocks and rattlesnakes esepcially on
south facing slopes and ridge tops. Submitted by: Phil Birnie from: Boalsburg, PA Date submitted: Sept 15, 2003
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Trail Name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: July, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Jackson and Mid State Favorite trails: Midstate Best time to go: FalL Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Scenery, rocks, rocks, did i say rocks. The
views are worth the extra weight of camera. What I disliked: Missing markers of other trails Comments: Due to rocks leave your dog and kids home.
Summer months wear anti-bug clothes. If you can find indian steps
let me know! Submitted by: Blaze from: Monroeville Date submitted: July 7, 2003
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Trail name: Mid State Trail I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Sept, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Midstate; detwiler run, green wood
fire tower, telepahone trail, bigalow trail, rainbow trail,
wallace trail, alexander trail, kith spring, bear medows just
about any thing else in the 7mts Favorite trails: the midstate its self Best time to go: winter Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: it is a rough trail if you don't want a
challenge stay at home What I disliked: Comments: Submitted by: Anthony Beers from: Strodes Mills Pa Date submitted: Jan 29, 2003
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