Gerard Hiking Trail (PA)

Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

33.8 miles (54.3 km) · 4,745 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gerard Hiking Trail (PA) is a 33.8 mile loop route located in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The route climbs 4,745 feet and descends 4,777 feet. Elevation gain averages 146 feet per mile. 71% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 9.3 puts it in the top 39.15% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Pennsylvania.