Pennsylvania · Hiking

Scht - Segment 13

5.6 mi
round trip
796 ft
climb
1,808 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Scht - Segment 13 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Scht - Segment 13, 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 - Segment 13 is a moderate 5.6-mile out-and-back hike in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, on the Marienville Ranger District. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is not accessible. It runs on natural surface, and horses and bikes are both allowed. The route starts at about 1,674 feet and climbs to a high point of 1,808 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.7 miles in, with a 12% grade. That makes it a moderate climb over a long walk. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Kane run around 79°F for highs and 53°F for lows. The station sits at a similar elevation, so expect comparable conditions on the trail. The hike falls within the open season from April 15 to October 15. Scht - Segment 16 starts just 0.1 mile away, and Scht - Segment 17 is about 0.6 mile off. For an overnight stay, Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground is 2.2 miles away, and Loleta Rec Area is about 8 miles out.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Scht - Segment 13

    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, 15.7 mi away at 1,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.