Monthly Archives: October 2011

Brandon Road Vista

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Sitting along Brandon Road on the southern slopes of Jones Mountain the view from here looks out over Buffalo Valley and Mifflinburg with Penns Creek Mountain and Jacks Mountain directly opposite from you.  The vista would offer a good view however the … Continue reading →

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Winkelblech Vista & The Legend Of Hairy John

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

High on the side of Winkelblech Mountain this roadside vista overlooks Route 45 as it climbs through the mountains on its way towards Woodward, below beside the highway are the Hairy John Picnic Area and Voneida Run.  Directly across from the … Continue reading →

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Black Gap Vista

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Standing at Black Gap Vista allows you to look out over the small valley between Nittany and Hall Mountains.  Below you about 3 miles or so down the valley White Deer Creek begins its eastwards journey towards the Susquehanna River.  … Continue reading →

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Pine Flat Road Vista

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Just before Pine Flat Road descends into the ravine between Pine Flat and Fawn Ridge is a roadside vista, one of many located throughout Bald Eagle State Forest cleared and maintained by DCNR employees.  Visible from the view South White Deer Ridge in the … Continue reading →

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Penn’s View

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

Rising high above Penn’s Creek on the northern edge of Slide Mountain Penn’s View overlooks Tunnel Mountain and Rupp Mountain separated from each other by Penn’s Creek and Woodward Mountain behind them.  Upstream on Penn’s Creek is the village of Coburn visible through a gap … Continue reading →

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Hammond’s Rocks

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Located on Ridge Road in the northern section of Michaux State Forest, Hammond’s Rocks is a roughly 400′ long exposed outcropping of large conglomerate rocks on the summit of South Mountain.  Numerous paths through the rocks allow you to explore on, around, … Continue reading →

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Monument Rock

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Just off of Swift Run Road Monument Rock a broad, awe-striking ledge of Weverton Quartzite on Snowy Mountain overlooks Tumbling Run and is easily explored whether on foot by hikers or by experienced rock climbers.

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Buzzard Rocks Vista

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Buzzard Rocks Vista sits on the edge of Sliding Rock Mountain and overlooks many geographic features such as Watery Hollow, South Mountain and numerous other hills and ridges.  Also visible are the two communications towers and the fire tower on top … Continue reading →

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Chimney Rocks Trail

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

While there are several different ways to hike to Chimney Rocks this trail is best if you want to hike there in the early morning to watch the sunrise from the rocks.  The trail follows a wide forest road that … Continue reading →

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Wolf Rocks Trail

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

This easy trail in the heart of the Laurel Highlands winds through the forest passing many types of terrain before emerging from the trees on the side of the ridge at a broad shelf of sandstone perched several hundred feet … Continue reading →

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