Pennsylvania · Hiking

Scht - Parrish

3.8 mi
round trip
2,391 ft
climb
1,689 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Scht - Parrish open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Scht - Parrish, 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.

The Scht - Parrish trail is a 3.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Marienville Ranger District of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It's a moderate route, with a total elevation gain of about 394 feet, and it works well for hikers who want a balanced workout or a half-day outing. The trail is natural-surfaced, and it's open to both horses and bikes. The climb is steepest around the 1.6-mile mark, with a grade of about 12 percent, and the route reaches a high point of roughly 1,689 feet. The trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 55°F, while September cools to highs in the low 70s. Scht - Bra Rocks and Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground both sit about 0.1 mile away. Scht - Kemp Run and Scht - Kelly Pines are each about a mile off.