{"product_id":"guide-to-the-quehanna-trail","title":"Guide to the Quehanna Trail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster the wild beauty of Pennsylvania’s most remote landscapes with this definitive, point-by-point guide to the 73-mile Quehanna Trail loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDefinitive Navigational Authority:\u003c\/b\u003e This comprehensive guide provides meticulously verified, point-by-point navigation for the entire 73.73-mile Quehanna Trail loop, including 14 recent relocations and updated mileage to ensure hikers have the most accurate data available.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnrivaled Regional Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond the main loop, the book offers detailed logistics for five affiliated trails—the Cut Off, West Cross Connector, East Cross Connector, Old Sinnemahoning, and Bear Run Trails—enabling hikers to customize everything from short day trips to ambitious multi-day expeditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Wilderness Logistics:\u003c\/b\u003e Every critical detail is covered, from reliable water source evaluations and primitive camping regulations to precise GPS coordinates for official parking access points across Clearfield, Cameron, and Elk Counties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmersive Natural History:\u003c\/b\u003e Readers gain a deeper connection to the landscape through expert commentary on the region’s unique ecosystems, including its rare high-plateau meadows, the history of the \"Corporation Dam,\" and insights into local wildlife like the Pennsylvania elk herd.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafety Considerations:\u003c\/b\u003e The guide prioritizes hiker safety with specific warnings regarding challenging wet crossings, seasonal hunting considerations, and practical advice for navigating the remote Quehanna Wild Area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 73.7-mile Quehanna Trail is a loop through portions of two state forests and three counties in north-central Pennsylvania. The main trailhead is at Parker Dam State Park in northern Clearfield County. The trail passes through two State Game Land districts, and for 34 miles, it traverses the Quehanna Wild Area. It also passes near the industrial near-ghost town of Piper and visits several areas that are still recovering from a severe tornado outbreak in 1985. The QT is the one Pennsylvania long-distance backpacking trail on which hikers are most likely to see elk in their native habitat. The Quehanna Trail’s main loop includes three different cross-connector trails – the Cutoff Trail, the West Cross Connector, and the East Cross Connector – that can be used to form several different sub-loops. The Old Sinnemahoning Trail departs from the northeastern segment of the main trail and heads to the village of Wyside where, with less than two miles of road walking, hikers can reach the western terminus of the Donut Hole Trail.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/collections\/ben-cramer\"\u003eBen Cramer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePage Count: 134\u003cbr\u003eTrim Size: 6 x 9\u003cbr\u003ePublish Date: May 20, 2026\u003cbr\u003eImprint: Catamount Press\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Trail Guide\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPORTS \u0026amp; RECREATION \/ Hiking\u003cbr\u003eTRAVEL \/ United States \/ Northeast \/ Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ben Cramer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44461929005149,"sku":"9798888194508","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0294\/8484\/3101\/files\/GTTQT_fc.jpg?v=1779330476","url":"https:\/\/www.sunburypress.com\/products\/guide-to-the-quehanna-trail","provider":"Sunbury Press Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}