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Bucktail Path

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Bucktail Path

The Bucktail Path is an approximately 34-mile (55 km) linear hiking trail in north-central Pennsylvania, United States, through portions of Elk State Forest. Most of the trail is in Cameron County, with its northern end in Potter County. It should not be confused with the scenic highway in the same

region known as Bucktail Trail; several features in the region were named after the Bucktail Regiment of local soldiers during the American Civil War. The Bucktail Path is often described as one of the most isolated and least hiked backpacking trails in Pennsylvania, with a path that can be difficult to follow even for experienced hikers; and it has experienced long periods of under-use with little maintenance. It is also known for several challenging climbs and bridgeless stream crossings.

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