North Country NST — Pennsylvania
15 days · 271.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the North Country NST — Pennsylvania is known for
North Country NST — Pennsylvania is a 12-18-day point-to-point route from the Ohio border near McConnells Mill State Park northeast through Allegheny National Forest and on to the New York state line, passing through Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Forest along the way. The trail follows the Wild and Scenic Clarion River, winds past rock cities and hemlock-lined valleys in the Allegheny highlands, and crosses numerous streams through remote northern Pennsylvania forest.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,927 ft to 6,932 ft over 271.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 67.3 mi · 25%
- Downhill 51.5 mi · 19%
- Flat 151.6 mi · 56%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the North Country NST — Pennsylvania?
The North Country NST — Pennsylvania climbs roughly 26,322 ft total — about 97 ft per mile, topping out near 2,116 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. 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.