Tuscarora Trail
A 252-mile alternative to the AT running through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania with fewer crowds and rugged Appalachian scenery.
Route overview
- Region
- Virginia, United States
- Distance
- 252 miles
- Elevation gain
- 45,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Recommended duration
- 18 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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