Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004)
~2 days · 13.2 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004) is known for
Section 2 of Mid State Trail is an official 22.69 km point-to-point section from PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,615 ft to 7,352 ft over 13.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 4.5 mi · 34%
- Downhill 6.2 mi · 47%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 19%
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 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004) scores 14/100, 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 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004) take?
Most backpackers hike the Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004) in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004)?
The Mid State Trail — Section 2: PA 326 at Rainsburg Gap to Ashcom Road (SR 1004) climbs roughly 2,093 ft total — about 159 ft per mile, topping out near 2,257 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.