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3/31/2025, 1:11:06 PM
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>Hemlock Mountain
The closest access point is at the end of Naval Run Road. The Naval Run Trail runs NW along the scenic creek before linking up with the BFT. From there, you climb over 1,000 feet to Hemlock's summit. There are two viewpoints, one in each direction.
Alternatively, you can start at the parking area on Route 44 at the intersection of Trout Run Road. It's a much gentler climb up Hemlock's western slope, on the opposite side of Pine Creek. The elevation change is actually a 20-30 ft. net loss.
>Raven's Horn on the Golden Eagle Trail
Raven's Horn is on the south side of the G.E.T. It's a moderately steep climb from the rail trail access point. Once it levels off, you walk past some interesting rock formations on your way to the famous overlook rock. There are reports of rattlers hanging out at the viewpoint. I didn't see any when I went in the middle of summer years ago. The only snake I ever saw in the area was around Hyner View.
>Bob Webber Vista
The Bob Webber Trail is just south of the Golden Eagle Trail. It's shorter but steeper than the GET. Nothing crazy steep like Half Dome or Mt. Tom (if you're familiar with those) but a constant uphill push. Mr. Webber didn't fuck around with his trailbuilding! The man was an /out/ legend in that part of Pennsylvania.
>Do you know of any others like that?
Are you willing to climb more than 1k feet and venture onto (unmarked) private land? I discovered a similar unobstructed, 180-degree viewpoint above Pine Creek. But you have to earn it.
>Kinzua Point
No hiking required for that one. It's right off Highway 59. Kinzua Dam, Kinzua Beach, the lower Rimrock trailhead, and the Bent Run waterfall trail are all nearby. Go on a weekday if possible. Weekends can get crowded and the holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day are an absolute shitshow.
>Jake's Rocks
The views of the Allegheny Reservoir are absolutely worth it. Also there's an extensive MTB trail system if you're into that.
>Hemlock Mountain
The closest access point is at the end of Naval Run Road. The Naval Run Trail runs NW along the scenic creek before linking up with the BFT. From there, you climb over 1,000 feet to Hemlock's summit. There are two viewpoints, one in each direction.
Alternatively, you can start at the parking area on Route 44 at the intersection of Trout Run Road. It's a much gentler climb up Hemlock's western slope, on the opposite side of Pine Creek. The elevation change is actually a 20-30 ft. net loss.
>Raven's Horn on the Golden Eagle Trail
Raven's Horn is on the south side of the G.E.T. It's a moderately steep climb from the rail trail access point. Once it levels off, you walk past some interesting rock formations on your way to the famous overlook rock. There are reports of rattlers hanging out at the viewpoint. I didn't see any when I went in the middle of summer years ago. The only snake I ever saw in the area was around Hyner View.
>Bob Webber Vista
The Bob Webber Trail is just south of the Golden Eagle Trail. It's shorter but steeper than the GET. Nothing crazy steep like Half Dome or Mt. Tom (if you're familiar with those) but a constant uphill push. Mr. Webber didn't fuck around with his trailbuilding! The man was an /out/ legend in that part of Pennsylvania.
>Do you know of any others like that?
Are you willing to climb more than 1k feet and venture onto (unmarked) private land? I discovered a similar unobstructed, 180-degree viewpoint above Pine Creek. But you have to earn it.
>Kinzua Point
No hiking required for that one. It's right off Highway 59. Kinzua Dam, Kinzua Beach, the lower Rimrock trailhead, and the Bent Run waterfall trail are all nearby. Go on a weekday if possible. Weekends can get crowded and the holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day are an absolute shitshow.
>Jake's Rocks
The views of the Allegheny Reservoir are absolutely worth it. Also there's an extensive MTB trail system if you're into that.
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