Pennsylvania · Hiking

Scht - Segment 17

4.3 mi
round trip
735 ft
climb
1,483 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Scht - Segment 17 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Scht - Segment 17, 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 17 is a 4.3-mile out-and-back hike in Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest, within the Marienville Ranger District. It is a moderate route with a total elevation gain of 131 feet, so it's a low-key outing that fits easily into a longer day on the Scht trail network. The trail is natural-surfaced and open to horses and bikes, and it is not an accessible route. The climb is gentle overall, with the steepest stretch at about 0.5 miles in, where the grade reaches about 14 percent. The route starts at an elevation of about 1,432 feet, with a high point of about 1,483 feet. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ridgway show July highs around 81°F and September highs around 74°F. The forest trail is open from about April 15 through October 15. Scht - Segment 16 and Scht - Segment 13 both sit about 0.6 miles away, and Scht - Kemp Run is about 0.9 miles off. For overnight stays, Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground is about 1.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Scht - Segment 17

    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

      34° / 16°

      17 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 16°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

      14 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 33°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 52°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 57°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 55°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 49°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 30°

      14 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 23°

      17 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ridgway, PA, 12.4 mi away at 1,360 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.