Pennsylvania is one of the largest states on the Appalachian Trail in terms of miles.  It is known for being flat but still has almost 31,000' of elevation gain. The northern 150 miles gives the state its "Rockslyvania" name and will challenge you mentally.  The southern 80 miles is fun trail.  There are many beautiful vistas along the way, especially of the Cumberland Valley.

Start/Finish in the north is NJ/PA line marked by painted sign on sidewalk in the middle of bridge.  Start/Finish in the south is MD/PA line marked by a wooden sign.

The Good Water Loop is a 27 mile, mostly single track trail that completely circumnavigates Lake Georgetown in Central Texas, just north of Austin. 

Lake Georgetown is part of the North San Gabriel River, created by a dam on the south end of the lake.