Tuscalachian Loop
Trail network near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania · Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Hiking Dogs allowed
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Trailhead
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Trailhead coordinates: 39.99761, -77.40545
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking
- Shape
- Trail network
- Elevation
- 382 to 2,428 ft
- Surface
- Dirt
- Managed by
- Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
- County
- Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Can I bring my dog?
Map data lists this trail as: dogs on leash. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
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Camping nearby
- Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) 17 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Slyder Farmhouse 17 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
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- Ram Hill - Ten Point 2.5 mi long
- Forest Road 0.9 mi long
- Dead Woman Hollow Trail 0.8 mi long
- Fuzzy ATV Trail (More Difficult) 1.7 mi long
- Big Flat Trail 2.1 mi long
- Three Mile Trail 2.9 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Tuscalachian Loop?
- Tuscalachian Loop is about 162 miles long, or about 323 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Tuscalachian Loop?
- About 23,991 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 382 and 2,428 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Tuscalachian Loop?
- Plan on about 141 hr 20 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Tuscalachian Loop?
- Map data lists this trail as: dogs on leash. Rules can change by season, so look for signs at the trailhead.
- What can you do on Tuscalachian Loop?
- Tuscalachian Loop is open to hiking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Tuscalachian Loop start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 39.99761, -77.40545. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.