Appalachian Trail - PA 16 To Caledonia State Park - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Appalachian Trail - PA 16 To Caledonia State Park |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Nearby Town: | Gettysburg |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Caledonia is at the intersection of US 30 and PA 233. From Gettysburg: 1: Start out going North on US-15 BR towards LINCOLN SQ. 0.1 miles (0.1 km) 2: Enter next roundabout and take 3rd exit onto US-30. 14.7 miles (23.6 km) Total Distance: 14.8 miles (23.7 km) |
| Total Hike Distance: | 14.60 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | PA 16 |
| Hike Ends: | Caledonia State Park |
| Trails Used: | Appalachian Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Springs |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Caledonia State Park 40 Rocky Mountain Rd. Fayetteville, PA 17222-9610 717-352-2161 |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is another short section of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania that heads northbound from PA 16 to Caledonia State Park at US 30. The A.T. passes a number of shelters in this area including the Antietam, Tumbling Run, and Rocky Mountain Shelters. At US 30, the Trail passes through Caledonia State Park which has a picnic area, restrooms, a public telephone, campsites, a shower, a snack area, and a pool. Pennsylvania summers are very hot and humid, and the pool was a welcome site during our thru-hike. The Thaddeus Stevens blacksmith shop is also located in the park and it has a small museum. Thaddeus Stevens was an abolitionist and owned the shop during the Civil War. The area was destroyed by Confederate troops en route to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. |
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