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Trailhead access for Sand Springs trail/AT/Stone Tower/The General
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Running trail in Halifax, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trailhead access for Sand Springs trail/AT/Stone Tower/The General'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.
What runners say about Trailhead access for Sand Springs trail/AT/Stone Tower/The General
This trail access to an 8 mile loop hike is as deep wilderness as your going to get in state of Pa. It's great access to the Appalation trail and is a challenged hike with deep ascent and descent of Stony Mountain. Can access Cold Springs from this point. This is great access to Clarks creek for fishing.
This may be my favorite trail in this Harrisburg area. It is not for beginners at all. The trail access is actually 100 meters closer to the lake with big B or A on two trees along the side of the road. The hike itself has multiple stream crossings- one of which is via a wire bridge.
Took the blue trail to old shovel in small valley. Got rocky at places must take your time. Most difficult part is crossing Clark's creek. Had a great time.
A great trail to hike! We had to cross water to get to the other side but that made it even better!
Trail conditions & character
“There is also a very hard and steep climb up boulders for over half a mile.”
“Got rocky at places must take your time.”
“This trail access to an 8 mile loop hike is as deep wilderness as your going to get in state of Pa.”
Plan your run at Trailhead access for Sand Springs trail/AT/Stone Tower/The General
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitemrhyker.tripod.com
- Phone(717) 787-4250
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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