Category Archives: Michaux State Forest

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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Snowy Mountain Vista

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Peering down into the Cumberland Valley from Snowy Mountain the vista here is mostly overgrown by the large trees growing below however you can still get a view of the farmland beyond through the gap known as The Narrows in … Continue reading →

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Valley View

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Valley View Vista sits perched nearly 700′ above the rolling farmland of the Cumberland Valley below along the somewhat ill-maintained Oak Road on the western side of Quincy Mountain.  Visible on the far side of the valley more than 20 miles … Continue reading →

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Dark Hollow Vista

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Dark Hollow Vista sits at the end of a logged forest tract on Stillhouse Hollow Road at the top of Big Pine Flat Ridge.  Visible from the vista are Dark Hollow, a ravine formed by Hosack Run in the middle of the picture and … Continue reading →

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