Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station
~2 days · 15.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station is known for
Section 5 of Mid State Trail is an official 24.83 km point-to-point section from PA 164 near Martinsburg to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,789 ft to 7,405 ft over 15.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.1 mi · 32%
- Downhill 9.1 mi · 58%
- Flat 1.5 mi · 10%
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 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station scores 10/100, 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 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station take?
Most backpackers hike the Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 15.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station?
The Mid State Trail — Section 5: PA 164 to Lower Trail, Williamsburg Station climbs roughly 1,480 ft total — about 94 ft per mile, topping out near 2,267 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.