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What is the best 20 or so mile section of the North Country Trail in the Allegheny National Forest in PA? I have hiked the 10 mile section from willow Bay south. Looking for a scenic relaxing hike. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
mankind117
02-27-2017, 13:07
I did from US 6 down to cook's forest a few years ago (about 70 miles). See my trip report here:
http://hikingandcampinginmdpaandbeyond.blogspot.com/2014/05/hking-north-country-trail-in.html
http://hikingandcampinginmdpaandbeyond.blogspot.com/2014/05/hiking-north-country-trail-in.html
There is a lot of gas wells along the trail in parts but the part from route 666 at henry's mills to the next crossing of 666 at kelletville was very nice with minimal oil/gas wells. This stretch goes past minister creek and the side trail to heart's content and was definitely the highlight that I would recommend. Relatively easy, no huge climbs and the 2 shelters (hunters creek/queen creek are beautiful) That stretch is also about 20 miles. I would avoid south of kelletville, much more development and just not as pretty, same with north henry's mills.
I would avoid the part south of kelletville.
Thanks, I enjoyed reading your trip report.