Near Loyalsock Loop
Heading up Weitzel Trail
Near Loyalsock Loop
A large boulder along the route.
Near Loyalsock Loop
Dark skies above Loyalsock Creek.
Near Loyalsock Loop
Crossing Loyalsock Creek
Near Loyalsock Loop

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Loyalsock Loop

3.0 (1 Rating)
Overall a great route!
6.9
mi
Distance
1,163
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildlife
Access Issues
Once you come off Cheryl's Trail, you'll be on Wallis Run Road. It would be best if you can to car shuttle and leave one across the street from here at the Jacoby Falls trailhead. If you don't, like me you'll have to rxh back on Wallis Road for about 1.2 miles back to the Weitzel Trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.93mi
Distance
1,163ft
Elevation Gain
1,163ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,660ft
High Point
617ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The hike up Weitzel is GORGEOUS! The trail needs some work as you can tell water must pour down in spring. The creek is to your left heading up the trail, however, I'm certain by the condition in some spots, the trail runs like a creek so be aware there are good and not-so-good sections! Lance Trail is in stellar condition. Cheryl's Trail ... well, that needs some TLC. Coming from Lance's Trail, it needs cleared on both sides as the vegetation needs really cut back. The trail itself, the "tread", is in good shape. After that it's blazed fairly well, but more can be added. There are sections that need cleared from blowdowns, one in particular coming down Cold Run Hollow where the trail really narrows inside the tree cover. There is a large pine tree totally obliterating the trail you have to go around and really, really bushwack to get back to it. Once you approach the Loyalsock Creek, the blazes are hard to find. And be aware...there is NO bridge across the creek. I'd go in this direction for this reason as your feet WILL GET WET!

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