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Pennsylvania
3.8 mi
Distance
2,133 ft
Gain
1h 38m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Allegheny National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Nelse Ridge
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Nelse Ridge offers a scenic out-and-back hike through Pennsylvania's ridge country, with moderate elevation changes and forest terrain typical of the state's ridge-and-valley region. This 3.84-mile out-and-back trail provides a rewarding day hike with views of the surrounding ridgeline and natural forest environment.
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