John P. Saylor Trail (PA)

Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

18.0 miles (29.0 km) · 7,034 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

The John P. Saylor Trail (PA) is a 18.0 mile route in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. The course features 7,034 feet of elevation gain and 7,054 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 5.5 miles, gaining -49 feet. The course averages 394 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 53% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.6 out of 10, placing it in the 81.58th percentile. This loop route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Pennsylvania's mountain terrain.