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North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section)

Allegheny National Forest to the Ohio and New York lines, Pennsylvania

Distance
455.4 km
Elev. gain
10,049 m
Start
Near South Beaver Township
Finish
Near Corydon Township

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

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Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

Far uses the North Country Trail Association's 2025 statewide estimate of 283 miles (455.4 km) across Pennsylvania. The mapped relation measures 446.5 km (277.4 mi), about 2% shorter; NCTA notes that state mileage estimates change as trail data improve.

Common questions

How long is the North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section)?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section) is 455.4 km (283 miles).
How much elevation gain does the North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section) have?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section) has about 10,049 m (32,969 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section) start and finish?
The North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section) runs between Near South Beaver Township and Near Corydon Township.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the North Country National Scenic Trail (Pennsylvania Section)?
Far uses the North Country Trail Association's 2025 statewide estimate of 283 miles (455.4 km) across Pennsylvania. The mapped relation measures 446.5 km (277.4 mi), about 2% shorter; NCTA notes that state mileage estimates change as trail data improve.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.