Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista
~2 days · 19 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista is known for
Section 7 of Mid State Trail is an official 31.94 km point-to-point section from Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,326 ft to 7,556 ft over 19 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.9 mi · 47%
- Downhill 6.6 mi · 35%
- Flat 3.3 mi · 18%
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 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista scores 15/100, 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 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista take?
Most backpackers hike the Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista?
The Mid State Trail — Section 7: Alfarata Station near US 22 to PA 26 at Jo Hays Vista climbs roughly 2,822 ft total — about 149 ft per mile, topping out near 2,310 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.