Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414
~2 days · 24.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414 is known for
Section 16 of Mid State Trail is an official 40.62 km point-to-point section from Little Pine Creek Road (SR 4001) to PA 414 at Blackwell.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,303 ft to 6,480 ft over 24.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.8 mi · 57%
- Downhill 8.3 mi · 35%
- Flat 1.9 mi · 8%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414 scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414 take?
Most backpackers hike the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414 in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414?
The Mid State Trail — Section 16: Little Pine State Park (SR 4001) to PA 414 climbs roughly 5,538 ft total — about 227 ft per mile, topping out near 2,070 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.