Bucktail Path
| Bucktail Path | |
|---|---|
The northern trailhead for the Bucktail Path, near Sizerville State Park | |
| Length | 33.5 mi (53.9 km) |
| Location | Cameron County and Potter County, Pennsylvania, US |
| Trailheads | Sizerville State Park, Sinnemahoning |
| Use | Hiking |
| Elevation change | High |
| Difficulty | Strenuous |
| Season | Year-round |
| Hazards | Uneven and wet terrain, rattlesnakes, mosquitoes, ticks, black bears |
The Bucktail Path is a 33.5-mile (53.9 km) linear hiking trail in north-central Pennsylvania, United States, through portions of Elk State Forest. Most of the trail is in Cameron County, with its northern end in Potter County. It should not be confused with the scenic highway in the same region known as Bucktail Trail; several features in the region were named after the Bucktail Regiment of local soldiers during the American Civil War.
The Bucktail Path is often described as one of the most isolated and least hiked backpacking trails in Pennsylvania, with a path that can be difficult to follow even for experienced hikers; and it has experienced long periods of under-use with little maintenance. It is also known for several challenging climbs and bridgeless stream crossings.