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Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 Google reviews · Running trail in Thornhurst Township, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
State forest featuring hiking, kayaking, horseback riding & snowmobiling, plus hunting & fishing.
What runners say about Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract
“Gorgeous forest, well maintained and safe, abundant wildlife, and diverse primitive sites.”
“The trail is very well blazed in orange every couple of hundred feet making it extremely easy to follow!”
“It's easy walking too, the ground is pretty even, the path is wide.”
I started this trail 830am Saturday and ended the 26 miles on just the Pinchot trail by 300pm Sunday! This is an excellent single track trail for beginners to experienced backpackers! The trail is very well blazed in orange every couple of hundred feet making it extremely easy to follow!
Great beautiful area to walk hike and become one with nature. White tail deer. Black bears, halks eagles, squrils ect. to view along the trail. It's a moderate easy trail. Remember to wear orange during all hunting seasons.
Great place for mountain biking, hiking, swimming, hunting, and camping . It's well kept an maintained. Just all around good outdoors
This state first has a lot to offer for a small forest. Great trails, overlooks, small but beautiful falls. What's not to like?
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice waterfall at the end of the blue and orange trails, with a deep pool at the bottom.”
“This is an excellent single track trail for beginners to experienced backpackers!”
“I did this trail memorial day weekend after heavy rain and the north loop was drier and had more ticks than the south loop!”
“The multitude of trails offer something for every taste and experience level.”
Plan your run at Pinchot State Forest -Thornhurst Tract
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitedcnr.state.pa.us
- Phone+1 570-945-7133
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