In Pennsylvania, the Appalachian Trail follows the Kittatinny Ridge from the Delaware Water Gap southwest to the Michaux Forest in south central Pennsylvania.

Highlands Trail Route

The Highlands Trail follows the Appalachian Trail at its junction with the Mason Dixon Trail near Whiskey Springs, south of Dillsburg, in south-central Pennsylvania and continues south for 48.8 miles to the Maryland border.

Trail Facts

The Appalachian Trail is a natural surface hiking trail and can be extremely rocky and steep in areas.

Trail Access Points

Major trail access points for the Highlands Trail route along the Appalachian Trail are:

• Pine Grove Furnace State Park, 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, PA
• Caledonia State Park, 101 Pine Grove Rd, Fayetteville, PA 

Nearby Destinations

Nearby destinations include two state parks:

• Pine Grove Furnace State Park
• Caledonia State Park
• Michaux State Forest
• Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Rd, Fayetteville, PA