Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
45.6 miles (73.4 km) · 7,423 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Rachel Carson Trail (PA) is a 45.6 mile route in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The course features 7,461 feet of elevation gain and 7,470 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 5.5 miles and gains 79 feet. Vertical rate measures 166 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 69% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 85.01th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Pennsylvania's mountain terrain.
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