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Hickory Creek Wilderness Loop
Backcountry wilderness loop with stream crossings and long climbs.
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Easy old-growth loop beneath towering hemlock and white pine.
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Scenic loop with rock features, creeks, and campsite access.
Minister Creek North Loop
Ridge-and-creek loop with moderate elevation change and solitude.
About This Trail
A 12-mile backcountry loop through the 8,663-acre Hickory Creek Wilderness, one of only two federally designated wilderness areas in Pennsylvania. The unblazed route relies on map-and-compass navigation across stream crossings, long plateau climbs, and dense hardwood forest. True wilderness solitude in the heart of the Allegheny National Forest, with no maintained bridges or facilities.
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