4.2 mi+100 ftout-and-back
Table Rock
Dauphin / Powells Valley, PA
An easy ridgetop walk to rock outcrops overlooking the Susquehanna Valley.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL · PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania
Not all of it is rocks
The Cumberland Valley and the ridges north of the Susquehanna offer very different walking. Pennsylvania’s rocky reputation is real, but it does not describe every step through the state.
PAMiddle Appalachians
- 01Cumberland Valley
- 02Susquehanna River
- 03Kittatinny Ridge
EXPLORE ON THE MAP
Start with a real walk, then explore around it.
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ATC 14 STATE CHALLENGE
A real walk to start with.
PLAN A REAL STOP
Useful places in Pennsylvania
Start with things that change a walk: where you can access the trail, sleep, camp, or stop for a view. These come from the official NPS / ATC facilities dataset; check current notices before relying on them.
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KNOW THE STATE
What changes here.
Three landmarks to know
Cumberland Valley · Susquehanna River · Kittatinny Ridge
Something to notice
On a safe, level pause, look back at the ground you just crossed. Were you choosing individual footholds or letting your attention wander?
ATC distinguishes the smoother southern terrain from the rocky ridges farther north. A mileage number alone cannot tell you how a stretch will feel underfoot.
Planning note
Check the exact terrain and current game-land requirements. Avoid estimating pace or suitability from distance alone.