Follow The Tri State Trail To Stand In Three States At Once

Most of us, who have lived in Pennsylvania for any amount of time, will likely agree that it’s a great launching point for travel. After all, we’re close to so many different states – from New York and Delaware in the east to Ohio and West Virginia in the west. Did you know that you can even stand in three states at once? Just follow the Tri-State Trail.

Stand in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware when you reach the Tri-State Point marker, which you can find along the….

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Tri-State Loop Trail, a 3.5-mile trail that meanders through White Clay Creek Preserve in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. Wear sturdy shoes for your trek into the three states as the trail can get…

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A bit challenging with rocky, muddy, and even icy terrain, depending on the time of the year you hike it.

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Pass an abundance of beautiful scenery, and maybe even a footbridge or two, as you cross the border from one state to the next on your way to the…

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Tri-State Marker that’s adorned with M and P. Delaware is not on the marker because, when the original marker was set in 1765, it was still part of Pennsylvania.

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The original marker was installed by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, marking the official division between Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.

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That wooden marker would eventually be replaced by a stone marker in 1849.

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Today, history buffs and those just up for a fun adventure can reach the marker via the Tri-State Trail or the Mason Dixon Trail.

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Find a trail map and more information on All Trails.

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Have you ever hiked along the Tri-State Trail? Did you make it to the marker? Share your experience in the comments! For another really unique adventure, plan a visit to Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA’s very own Stonehenge.

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One way you can reach the trailhead is to park at the lot at Arc Corner Road.