The Wykoff Loop is a 32 mile loop constructed using a section of the Quehanna Trail and several additional smaller trails in Quehanna Wild Area. This trail offers isolated hiking and stunning natural beauty. Being in the heart of the Quehanna Wilds allows you the chance to see a variety of wildlife including elk. Most of the trail offers relatively level terrain; however, when the trail climbs in and out of drafts it can be rather challenging. Water is quite plentiful especially in springtime. Campsites are fairly prevalent along the Big Spring Draft and Quehanna Trails. The western side of this loop that utilizes the Quehanna Trail East Cross Connector can be very wet and boggy in sections so expect to get your feet wet. I would recommend hiking this trail in the spring or fall as sections can get quite overgrown in the summer months. I definitely recommend this loop to anyone looking for a nice weekend backpacking loop that offers gorgeous scenery and isolated hiking. I hiked this loop counterclockwise starting at the Hoover Farm Viewing Area parking lot.

Map:
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateForests/...
Quehanna Trail Eastern Section

Parking Lot:
Hoover Farm Viewing Area
Lat: 41.228858
Lon: 78.191379

Trails Used Listed in Order:
Wykoff Trail (Blazed Red)
Ligament Trail
Wykoff Trail (Blazed Yellow)
Big Spring Draft Trail (Blazed Yellow)
Number 15 Trail (Blazed Yellow)
Quehanna Trail (Blazed Orange)
Quehanna Trail East Cross Connector (Blazed Yellow)
Ralph Seeley Trail (Blazed Yellow)
Red Run Trail (Blazed Red)
David Lewis Trail (Blazed Yellow)

Established Campsites Listed in Order:
Big Spring Draft Camps
Lat: 41.232993
Lon: 78.150644

Upper Jerry Run
Lat: 41.255001
Lon: 78.11584

Laurel Draft
Lat: 41.292641
Lon: 78.167467

Little Fork Vista
Lat: 41.29551
Lon: 78.205533

Arch Springs Ruins
Lat: 41.292641
Lon: 78.208923

Sanders Draft (Top)
Lat: 41.281483
Lon: 78.211927

Sanders Draft (Bottom)
Lat: 41.276355
Lon: 78.241324

Porcupine Draft
Lat: 41.290093
Lon: 78.250165