Philadelphia: Blue Mountain
Hike the backbone of eastern Pennsylvania on this moderate 10.8-mile round-trip along the AT, which visits craggy overlooks with stellar views of eagles and hawks.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 8.7
- Miles from city center: 78
Waypoints
APT001
Location: 40.7072830200195, -75.8081741333008
Cross PA 309, head N on AT, slowly edging up to the Blue Mtn.
APT006
Location: 40.7343711853027, -75.7591857910156
Stunning views @ Bear Rocks; look for countless raptors gliding in the mountain thermals in fall and spring
APT009
Location: 40.7443466186523, -75.7382659912109
Cross gravel road; continue N
APT010
Location: 40.7486801147461, -75.7337646484375
Large views @ Bake Oven Knob; return to trailhead
APT007
Location: 40.7374038696289, -75.7525939941406
Hunt for mitten-shaped leaves of sassafras; old-timers in this region once harvested the roots for tea
APT005
Location: 40.729133605957, -75.7721099853516
A knife-edge of exposed rocks; views to the E
APT003
Location: 40.7253494262695, -75.7856063842774
Secluded wooded campsite @ the former site of New Tripoli
APT002
Location: 40.7181777954102, -75.7911148071289
Bear R @ Y; keep on white-blazed trail
APT008
Location: 40.7414588928223, -75.7445602416992
Hardwood forest opens up
APT004
Location: 40.7276916503906, -75.7856826782226
Spring