Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway

Pennsylvania

National Scenic Byway

Map

Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
14 mi in Pennsylvania

About Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway is a 13.8-mile scenic drive in Pennsylvania, designated both a National Scenic Byway and a Pennsylvania State Scenic Byway. The route runs between Gettysburg and Emmitsburg, the two towns along its length. For comfortable touring weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs near 78°F, while midsummer climbs into the mid-80s. Plenty sits within a short distance of the drive. Historic Bushman House (Gettysburg) offers camping just off the route, and the Wheatfield Trail, Devil's Den Trail and the Devils Den, Main climbing area are all less than a mile away.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–82°F and lows of 40–57°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eisenhower Nhs, PA weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan40° high21° low
  2. Feb43° high22° low
  3. Mar52° high30° low
  4. Apr64° high40° low
  5. May73° high49° low
  6. Jun82° high57° low
  7. Jul86° high63° low
  8. Aug85° high61° low
  9. Sep78° high54° low
  10. Oct66° high43° low
  11. Nov56° high32° low
  12. Dec45° high26° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Gettysburg · Emmitsburg

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)