Moderate

Pole Steeple

Pennsylvania

Distance1.5 mi
Est. time~45 min
Elevation gain500 ft
RouteOut & back
Illustrative elevation profile — open in Apple Maps for the live trail map & precise profile.

Pole Steeple is a moderate 1.5-mile out & back hike in Pennsylvania with about 500 ft of elevation gain. a quartzite outcrop over Laurel Lake in Pine Grove Furnace.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

On the drive · A stop on Philadelphia → Pittsburgh · A stop on Pittsburgh → New York · A stop on Cleveland → Philadelphia

Build a trip around hikes like this.

Save catalog-backed stops to My Trips on the web now. The iOS beta is testing the on-road companion: verified check-ins, badges, shared trips, and your growing map of America.

No spam. Just beta timing and launch notes.

More to explore in Pennsylvania

Forests & wild lands

Scenic routes

Scenic landmarks

See everything in Pennsylvania