Tag Archives: South Mountain

Flat Rock Trail

Following the Flat Rock Trail you quickly climb to the summit of Blue Mountain and connect to the Tuscarora Trail which you follow to an even higher section of Blue Mountain where you’ll find Flat Rock Vista looking out over … Continue reading

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Hammond’s Rocks

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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Buzzard Rocks Vista

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

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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Valley View

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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