The Best Backpacking in Halifax
Looking for the best backpacking in Halifax? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Halifax. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Halifax
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Jonestown, Pennsylvania
Appalachian Trail: Swatara Gap to 501 Shelter
22.88 mi / 2064 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Swatara Gap to 501 Shelter is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jonestown, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Valley Overlook Via Appalachian Trail
4.67 mi / 702 ft gainCumberland Valley Overlook Via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Carlisle, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Bethel, Pennsylvania
Hertline Shelter via Appalachian Trail
10.93 mi / 1135 ft gainHertline Shelter via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Bethel, Pennsylvania
Appalachian Trail: Blue Mountain Ridge to Port Clinton
14.28 mi / 837 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Blue Mountain Ridge to Port Clinton is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Newville, Pennsylvania
Camp at Tom's Run Shelter
3 mi / 85 ft gainStarting from the small parking area on Bunkerhill Rd, head north (turn right) onto Michaux Rd. After about 1/3 of a mile you will reach the Appalachian Trail where you will want to head west (turn left).This will lead you on a leisurely hike through the woods (follow the white blazes). It won't ...Read more -
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Appalachian Trail: Eckville Lot to Blue Mountain House Road
20.68 mi / 2320 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Eckville Lot to Blue Mountain House Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kempton, Pennsylvania.Read more -
Kempton, Pennsylvania
Hike the Pinnacles and Pulpit Rock
4.29 mi / 1200 ft gainPark in the lot near the Hamburg Reservoir and hike around the barrier and up the gravel road. Shortly on your right the Appalachian Trail branches off the road. Follow the white blazes of the AT for around 2 miles to the Pulpit Rocks, just before the trail passes the Lehigh Valley Astronomical S...Read more