Appalachian Trail: Old Forge Road to PA 233
This 4.8-mile dayhike jams in 1,400 feet of climbing, and a mile-long spur trail to Chimney Rocks—a stunning overlook with easterly views of Green Ridge and Waynesboro Reservoir.
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Shelters: Antietam Shelter; sleeps 6. Tumbling Run Shelters; sleeps 8.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 7.8
Waypoints
WPT028
Location: 39.8466491699219, -77.5072326660156
AT turns E @ jct. with Swamp Rd.
WPT026
Location: 39.8492012023926, -77.5083999633789
Telephone line
WPT034
Location: 39.827465057373, -77.4822692871094
Pipeline
WPT032
Location: 39.8353996276856, -77.4948806762695
Telephone line; tower to the W
WPT027
Location: 39.8486175537109, -77.506950378418
AT turns W @ jct. with Raccoon Run Trail
WPT037
Location: 39.8050842285156, -77.4778671264648
Tumbling Run Shelter
WPT035
Location: 39.8199653625488, -77.4723510742188
Blue Blazed trail to Buzzard Peak
WPT025
Location: 39.8495826721191, -77.509147644043
PA 233
WPT031
Location: 39.8380317687988, -77.5044631958008
Continue straight @ jct. with Snowy Mtn. Tower
WPT039
Location: 39.8044815063477, -77.4780807495117
Light Blue Blaze to spring
WPT040
Location: 39.8021965026856, -77.4767456054688
Old Forge Rd.
WPT030
Location: 39.8420333862305, -77.5056304931641
Jeep rd.
WPT029
Location: 39.8461837768555, -77.5058670043945
AT turns W
WPT033
Location: 39.828800201416, -77.4833679199219
Register
WPT038
Location: 39.8047332763672, -77.477912902832
Blue blaze to Hermitage Cabin
DSCF1514
Location: 39.8051338195801, -77.4776153564453
