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AT in Pennsylvania PA 74 to PA 944 Cumberland Valley

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This 10.1 mile section of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania features the fields of Cumberland Valley.  The AT winds along hedgerows and through farmland.  Water and shade are scarce along this pastural section of trail.  There are no shelters along this stretch of trail.  Check yourself for ticks if hiking through this part of the trail.

This section of trail starts off PA 74 (heading northbound) and at 1.0 miles the trail crosses Lisburn Road.  The trail mostly follows field hedgerows in this area and crosses numerous roads.  At 1.5 miles cross Byers Road.  At 2.0 miles cross Trindle Road.  At 3.1 miles cross Ridge Drive.  At 3.6 miles cross Old Stonehouse Road.

Appalachian Trail between I-76 and US 11

At 4.2 miles cross Appalachian Drive and then at 4.5 miles cross the PA TRPK (I-76) on highway overpass, at 4.7 miles turn left off road.  At 5.7 miles cross US 11 on a pedestrian bridge.  There are many restaurants, motels along US 11 just off the trail.  At 6.3 miles pass under powerlines. 

Approaching pedestrian bridge over US 11

At 6.5 miles turn left onto Bernheisel Bridge Road and soon cross I-81 on the highway overpass.  At 6.8 miles turn right off road and soon cross road.  After a walk along a nice boardwalk next to Conodoguinet Creek, cross the creek on a pedestrian bridge attached to the Bernheisel Bridge at 8.0 miles.  At end of bridge, make a U-turn, then turn left under bridge.  The Scott Farm Trail Work Center is straight ahead.

At 9.2 miles reach Sherwood Drive and follow the road for about 400 feet, then re-enter the woods.  At 10.1 miles reach the pedestrian underpass of PA 944 and the end of this section of the AT. 

For more information to assist in planning your Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania adventure, we recommend these hiking books:

Appalachian Trail Guide to Pennsylvania

 Exploring the Appalachian Trail: Hikes in the Mid-Atlantic States - MD PA NJ NY

 Pennsylvania Hiking Trails: Keystone Trails Association

 AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia

 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania: From the Mason-Dixon Line to the Poconos and North Mountain

 Backpacking Pennsylvania: 37 Great Hikes

 50 Hikes in Central Pennsylvania

 Hiking the Poconos: A Guide to the Area's Best Hiking Adventures

 Hiking Pennsylvania