Golden Eagle Trail

"The Golden Eagle Trail may be the best day hike in Penn's Woods" - Tom Thwaites, 50 Hikes In Central Pennsylvania.

I think that quote pretty much sums up the Golden Eagle Trail. Located between the towns of Slate Run and Cammal in North Central Pennsylvania, the Golden Eagle Trail offers some amazing views of the Pine Creek valley. This trail, like the Black Forest Trail just to it's north, is blazed orange and, at just a little over 9 miles, makes for an invigorating hike any time of the year.

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Also located near the Golden Eagle Trail is the 3 mile out-and-back Bob Webber trail. Ascending the south mountain of Wolf Run, this short hike is very strenuous, but offers an amazing view from the vista at the top. If you enjoyed hiking any part of the Black Forest Trail then you'll like the Golden Eagle Trail and the Bob Webber Trail as well.

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Hikes on the Golden Eagle Trail

Golden Eagle Trail: The Start of a New Hiking Tradition

My first hike on the Golden Eagle Trail was in 2005. Three years later, in 2008, I hiked the Golden Eagle Trail for my second time. When offered a chance to do this hike again with some friends, I realized that a pattern was starting to form: a hike on the Golden Eagle Trail every three years. It looked like I was starting a new hiking tradition.

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Golden Eagle Trail: Revisiting After Three Years

Located just north of Cammal Pennsylvania, on route PA414, is the challenging Golden Eagle Trail. Tom Thwaites in his book 50 Hikes of Central Pennsylvania called the Golden Eagle "the most beautiful day hike in Pennsylvania". After hiking this trail, I think you'll agree with this assessment. With two breathtaking vistas, two pristine mountain streams, and a challenging climb, the Golden Eagle Trail has a lot to offer for the day hiker.

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Golden Eagle Trail: Best Day Hike in Pennsylvania

Located just north of Cammal Pennsylvania, on route 414, is the challenging Golden Eagle Trail. Coming in at just under ten miles, the Golden Eagle Trail, or GET as it is commonly called, makes for a strenuous but rewarding day hike. Tom Thwaites in his book 50 Hikes of Central Pennsylvania called the Golden Eagle "the most beautiful day hike in Pennsylvania", and though I have limited hiking experience, I would have to whole-heartedly agree with him.

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