Thousand Steps
A historic hiking trail in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, featuring 1,043 steps carved into Jack's Mountain, originally used by quarry workers.

πŸ“œ Historic hiking trail with 1,043 steps carved into Jack's Mountain in Mapleton, Pennsylvania.
πŸ” Originally built in 1936 for silica quarry workers.

Why Go

🏞️ Offers amazing views of Pennsylvania
🚢 Part of the larger Standing Stone Trail
⛏️ Explore a significant piece of Pennsylvania's mining history

Why Avoid

🐍 Be cautious of snakes
⚠️ Steps can get slick when wet

Tips

πŸ‘Ÿ Wear appropriate footwear
πŸ—ΊοΈ Trailhead on Route 22, 1.9 miles west of Route 22/747 intersection near Mount Union. Follow signs from parking.
πŸͺœ The trail has 1,043 steps, not just 1,000!

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Available at the trailhead.

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