Pennsylvania · Hiking

Scht - Segment 9

3.2 mi
round trip
389 ft
climb
1,886 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jul–Sep
best months

Is Scht - Segment 9 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Allegheny National Forest. It doesn't name Scht - Segment 9, 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 9 is a 3.18-mile hike on the Forest Service trails of the Marienville Ranger District of Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. It is an out-and-back route with a modest climb of 108 feet, starting at 1,866 feet and reaching 1,886 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.89 miles, where the grade reaches 8%. The trail's natural surface makes it suitable for horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail, and the Forest Service reports no accessibility features. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. A nearby weather station at Kane, about 14.5 miles away, typically averages highs around 79°F in July and 71°F in September. Winters are cold, with typical January highs near 30°F and lows around 13°F. The trail falls within the Forest Service's open season, which runs from April 15 to October 15. Several other segments of the Scht trail network sit close by, including Scht - Segment 7 at 0.1 mile and Scht - Segment 8 at 0.6 mile. Kelly Pines Equestrian Campground, about 2.6 miles away, is the closest campground.

  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Scht - Segment 9

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