Allentown Hiking Club
8-18-26 8:00 am | Hike
Appalachian trail Leigh Gap to Bake Oven Knob9 miles 1900 ft elevation gain
This is a it's a great opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
Steep rock scramble 1300 gain in first mile. Then we will descend into Leigh furnace gap then climb back up to Bake Oven Knob and down to the parking. Lots of rocks. No facilities.
Point to point hike.
We will meet at north State Game Land parking on Bake Oven Knob road (GPS Coordinate: 40.74472, -75.73803).
Then we will drive to the start point to start hiking at Appalachian Trail Parking 40.7813, -75.6084 or Appalachian Trail Parking, Walnutport 40.78296, -75.60393.
I will need someone to drive me back to my car at the end of hike
Bring lots of water, snacks/lunch, Sturdy footwear, and tick protocols required.
The hike will be canceled in the event of rain.