Park · Elk State Forest, Pennsylvania

Best hikes in Elk State Forest

The 29 best of 29 trails in Elk State Forest, Pennsylvania, ranked by route quality.

Trails
29
Easy
19
Moderate
7
Hard
2
Expert
1

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Top trails

  1. Bucktail Path Expert · 33.4 mi (53.8 km) · Elevation Gain 5,948 ft (1,813 m) · 13 hr 45 min
  2. Hackett Trail Easy · 6 mi (9.6 km) · Elevation Gain 190 ft (58 m) · 2 hr
  3. Thunder Mountain - Belle Draft Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.3 km) · Elevation Gain 545 ft (166 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  4. Donut Hole Trail Hard · 5 mi (8.1 km) · Elevation Gain 1,391 ft (424 m) · 2 hr 20 min
  5. Old Sinnemahoning Trail Hard · 8.8 mi (14.2 km) · Elevation Gain 1,381 ft (421 m) · 3 hr 35 min
  6. Sproul - Montour Run Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km) · Elevation Gain 541 ft (165 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  7. Thunder Mountain - Little Dents Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 131 ft (40 m) · 30 min
  8. Thunder Mountain - Elk Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 148 ft (45 m) · 35 min
  9. Thunder Mountain - Shaffer Draft Easy · 3.2 mi (5.1 km) · Elevation Gain 381 ft (116 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  10. Thunder Mountain - Dents Run Moderate · 8.1 mi (13.1 km) · Elevation Gain 502 ft (153 m) · 2 hr 25 min
  11. Thunder Mountain - Billings Hollow Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km) · Elevation Gain 410 ft (125 m) · 40 min
  12. Thunder Mountain - Sleepy Hollow Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km) · Elevation Gain 397 ft (121 m) · 50 min
  13. Thunder Mountain - Chase Hollow Moderate · 8.5 mi (13.7 km) · Elevation Gain 801 ft (244 m) · 2 hr 40 min
  14. Thunder Mountain - Helicopter Pad Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 459 ft (140 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  15. Thunder Mountain - Whiting Hollow Easy · 2.4 mi (3.8 km) · Elevation Gain 492 ft (150 m) · 55 min
  16. Thunder Mountain - Boothes Hollow Moderate · 4.4 mi (7.2 km) · Elevation Gain 531 ft (162 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  17. Grove Hill Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 118 ft (36 m) · 15 min
  18. Elk Trail Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km) · Elevation Gain 322 ft (98 m) · 50 min
  19. Thunder Mountain Trail Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km) · Elevation Gain 561 ft (171 m) · 55 min
  20. East Branch Grade Road Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km) · Elevation Gain 302 ft (92 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  21. Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail Moderate · 5 mi (8.1 km) · Elevation Gain 784 ft (239 m) · 1 hr 45 min
  22. Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.4 km) · Elevation Gain 456 ft (139 m) · 1 hr 30 min
  23. Kettle Creek - Montour Road Easy · 3.3 mi (5.4 km) · Elevation Gain 449 ft (137 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  24. Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km) · Elevation Gain 587 ft (179 m) · 1 hr 5 min
  25. Thunder Mountain Trail Moderate · 5 mi (8 km) · Elevation Gain 643 ft (196 m) · 1 hr 40 min
  26. Thunder Mountain Trail Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km) · Elevation Gain 466 ft (142 m) · 50 min
  27. Thunder Mountain Trail Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 328 ft (100 m) · 45 min
  28. Thunder Mountain Trail Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km) · Elevation Gain 344 ft (105 m) · 50 min
  29. Thunder Mountain Equestrian Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km) · Elevation Gain 325 ft (99 m) · 45 min

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