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Total Length: 321.2 miles (517.4 km) Hiking Time: Woolrich to Little Pine State Park is 21 miles (2-3 days). Little Pine State Park to Blackwell is 25 miles (2-3 days). Blackwell to Antrim is 14 miles (1-2 days). Trailhead(s): Southern trailhead is at Black Valley Rd, PA Rt 326 along the MD border. The Northern trailhead is just north of Cowanesque Lake, Rt 49 along the NY border. There are numerous places to access the trail and there are lots of forestry roads and state parks that intersect the trail. In our region, the main access points are Woolrich, Ramsey, Little Pine State Park, Blackwell, Antrim (Rt 287), Arnot Rd, Hills Creek State Park, and Ives Run State Park. Shuttle service available for the Mid State Trail. Camping: Only primitive (tent) camping is allowed on the trail. Contact Tiadaghton State Forest Office (570)-327-3450 and Tioga State Forest Office (570)-724-2868 for camping info, permits, etc. Water: Water is available along the trail at stream crossings. All water must be purified in order to be considered safe to drink.
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The Mid State Trail Guidebook & Map is available for $38.00. The guidebook is the official guide to the trail, authored by the MST Asscociation. Pine Creek Outfitters has detailed color topographic maps of the 60-mile section from Woolrich to Antrim for $15.00. |
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Known as the “Wildest Trail in Pennsylvania,” the orange blazed Mid State Trail spans from New York to Maryland. This trail is over 300 miles long and cuts right through the middle of Pennsylvania’s wilderness. |
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The Mid State Trail is a good trail for intermediate and seasoned backpackers. There are some demanding climbs and, due to the sheer length of the trail, only experienced backpackers should attempt to thru-hike the entire trail. Most people hike the Mid State Trail in sections, usually based on the guidebook’s map divisions. Camping is available (although limited in any sections that pass through private land or State Game Lands). There are plenty of potable water sources along the way too. The trail features different forest types & environments, old growth hemlock, and incredible mountaintop vistas. |
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Keep Close to Nature’s heart . . . And break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. - John Muir |
