Backpacking Pennsylvania’s Elk Trail | 2-Day Adventure in the Quehanna Wilds

In this video, I backpack Pennsylvania’s Elk Trail in the Quehanna Wilds, hiking 16 miles over two days through remote forest, streams, and fall scenery.
A peaceful weekend of backcountry camping, solitude, and classic Pennsylvania wilderness.

Join me on a two-day backpacking adventure through Pennsylvania’s Elk Trail, a roughly 16-mile point-to-point trail winding through the Quehanna Wilds of Elk County. This quiet and remote stretch of forest offers peaceful solitude, wildlife, and beautiful woodland scenery.

We hiked all the way to the end, set up camp beside a small stream, and enjoyed a cool fall evening in the backcountry. Water sources were scarce, but we made the most of it and had an incredible time exploring this rugged corner of north-central Pennsylvania.

The Elk Trail is part of the Quehanna Wild Area trail system — known for its sense of isolation, elk habitat, and connection to other classic PA backpacking routes. If you love quiet forest miles, crisp air, and campfire evenings, this is the kind of trip you’ll want to add to your list.

🗺️ Trail Stats:
• Location: Quehanna Wilds, Elk County, Pennsylvania
• Distance: ~16 miles round-trip
• Type: Point-to-point (we hiked in and back)
• Campsite: Streamside backcountry site
• Water: Limited / seasonal

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