Appalachian Trail Museum, Pine Grove Furnace State Park
Facts and practical information
The Appalachian Trail Museum is located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park near Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States, and commemorates the builders, maintainers and hikers of the Appalachian Trail, including those in the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame. Features include a 1959 trail shelter from Peters Mountain built by Earl Shaffer, the first A.T. thru-hiker, vintage hiking and trail building equipment, historic A.T. signs, A.T. displays on permanent loan from the Smithsonian Institution, a recreation of A.T. founder Benton MacKaye's Sky Parlor office and a display on the National Trails System Act of 1968. The Museum also has an extensive research library. ()
1120 Pine Grove RdPine Grove Furnace State Park 17324-9078
Appalachian Trail Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail, Laurel Lake, Fuller Lake, Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Appalachian Trail Museum open?
- Monday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
- Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm