HikerMilford Knob Trail: a ridge view over Milford, PA
Milford Knob is a town-view hike for visitors who want to see Milford in its wider valley setting. Make the climb the main activity of the day and keep any extra loop an intentional choice, not a spontaneous detour on tired legs.
- Route type
- Out and back
- Distance
- Check selected route
- Cumulative ascent
- Not verified
NPS lists the trail length as 1.3 miles. Confirm the complete return distance from your chosen entrance; optional Cliff / Quarry connections add mileage. Cumulative ascent has not been verified for this outing. A source’s elevation change or summit height is not used as total climbing.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-13 · Independent HikerQuests planning guide
Start here
Use the Milford Knob trailhead on the NPS map. Do not navigate to a random town street or assume a viewpoint label is a legal entrance.
Terrain & what to see
The green-marked trail climbs steeply from lower forest toward Raymondskill Ridge. NPS rates it moderately difficult.
The outlook toward Milford is the focus. Take a pause to see how the town, trees and valley fit together.
Before hiking
Keep the return in your energy budget. The optional Cliff and Quarry connection changes the itinerary and should be checked on the map before you leave the trailhead.
Landscape & trail notes
NPS describes a transition from lowland forest to upland hardwoods and scrub. That change can be part of the outing’s story even when visibility is limited.
After the hike
Explore Milford afterward as your schedule permits. Share your entrance and whether you used the connector loop so another hiker can understand the route behind your photos.
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