Pennsylvania · Hiking

Scht - Kemp Run

3.3 mi
round trip
2,177 ft
climb
1,850 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Scht - Kemp Run open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Scht - Kemp Run, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Allegheny National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Scht - Kemp Run is a 3.3-mile out-and-back trail in the Marienville Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, about a mile from the town of Parrish. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated moderate. The route is gravel and allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of about 160 feet from the start at roughly 1,711 feet to a high point of about 1,850 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, with a grade of about 12%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F and lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Nearby, Scht - Segment 17 and Scht - Bra Rocks are both about a mile away, and Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground is about a mile off. Loleta Rec Area is roughly 7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Scht - Kemp Run

    Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 13°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 13°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 30°

      14 wet

    5. May

      67° / 40°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 49°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 53°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 45°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 35°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 28°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 20°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kane 1nne, PA, 16.8 mi away at 1,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.