Mount Davis Climber's Log

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admiralcapn

admiralcapn - May 13, 2014 10:00 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2010

HP #1  Sucess!

I had graduated from Grove City College that morning and was on my way home. My fiance and I decided to swing by our state's highest point en route. The view from the tower was amazing, but we forgot the camera!

Andrew Rankine

Andrew Rankine - Apr 16, 2014 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2014

Bad trail map  Sucess!

Wanted to do this as a little bit of a hike. Parked at junction of Wolf Rock Rd and Shelter Rock Road. Wanted to walk Shelter Rock Road (it is closed to cars, just a trail) to the summit. Map suggested going left, but it took us the wrong way. The trail map is messed up I think. Drove to summit after.

iamrwood

iamrwood - Jan 12, 2014 10:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2013

Scary Tower  Sucess!

"Hiked" up to the observation tower right around sunset and climbed up (despite a fear that it might disintegrate beneath our feet). Afterwards we spent quite a bit of time searching for the USGS marker only to (finally) figure out that we had been walking right past it the whole time [Hint: it is located at eye-level not foot level so if you are looking down you will never find it] Headed down into northern Maryland afterwards for dinner and pie after a long day with 3 high points!!!

Adam Doc Fox

Adam Doc Fox - Jan 10, 2014 7:46 pm Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2013

Had to Pass Through   Sucess!

Steeler cuntry, but it was worth it.

Woodswalker

Woodswalker - Nov 24, 2013 8:38 am Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2004

Mount Davis  Sucess!

Highpoint of Pennsylvania.

triviasteve - Nov 15, 2013 10:38 am Date Climbed: Nov 14, 2013

A cold day...  Sucess!

On a trip to Western Pennsylvania, I decided to do this one again. It had been 6 years since I was there last, so time to do it again. Very cold at the peak, but the coolest thing was the sound the wind made as it blew through the fire tower. The noise was hauntingly beautiful.

jamesglaze - Oct 17, 2013 11:26 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2013

HP No. 18  Sucess!

Summited with my wife (No. 11). No view except from tower which we did not climb due to a man who appeared to not even know he was above a high point (and hopefully was not driving either). HP three of three today (West Virginia and Maryland).

jeffh25

jeffh25 - Jul 18, 2013 10:54 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2013

HP # 36  Sucess!

Some pretty country around the area and good views from the tower and the overlook area.

THalky

THalky - Jun 8, 2013 6:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2013

#18  Sucess!

Nothing much here. A really tall tower with decent views, but the mountain itself is like a plateau so very little prominence.

Jimmy Rivers

Jimmy Rivers - Jun 7, 2013 4:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2013

State HP #18  Sucess!

We hiked the 1 mile trail from the picnic area though the woods up to the HP, just to say we got some hiking done. But it was lackluster, as was the high point itself. The views were great from the tower, which was insanely tall, and you could see 360 panorama. Really just another check mark on our list. State HP #18!!

pattyd82ab - May 21, 2013 8:51 am Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013

Point #3  Sucess!

Did this hike with a few friends who were not avid hikers. Pretty easy. We took a longer trail from the bottom and did some light bouldering on some rocks we passed, as well as the rocks across from the picnic area.

xbaghat

xbaghat - Jan 20, 2013 12:57 am Date Climbed: Dec 29, 2002

five   Sucess!

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marilou

marilou - Nov 29, 2012 11:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2011

Another Drive Up  Sucess!

Did this with Maryland HP on the same day. HP #6

technicolorNH

technicolorNH - Oct 20, 2012 1:20 am Date Climbed: Oct 19, 2012

easy day  Sucess!

First of three high points for the day. Hiked up from the picnic area and it was easy, which is good because all the running around in the Catskills earlier in the week gave me a nasty cold. Nice observation tower and plaque area.

chadbw

chadbw - Aug 29, 2012 12:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2012

Sixth HP  Sucess!

A bit tricky to find, at least from the directions Google gave me, but well worth it. The exhibits near the tower are very interesting and the tower itself affords a great view. Very pretty part of the country.

tpoe1234

tpoe1234 - Aug 20, 2012 10:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2012

HP #5  Sucess!

Second Highpoint of the day, went to Backbone Mountain, Maryland earlier in the day and Spruce Knob the day before. Make sure to climb the observation tower for some good views.

lizrdboy

lizrdboy - Aug 16, 2012 8:18 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012

Great View  Sucess!

Nice area of the country to visit. I passed a small Amish convoy on the way there - drive slowly on those country roads...

Jow

Jow - Jun 11, 2012 10:13 am Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2012

#21  Sucess!

BlackJack! hike from the parking area about .7 mile each way. nice way to strecth legs after driving from NYC

mattdalman

mattdalman - May 30, 2012 9:53 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012

HP #24  Sucess!

This was the first of 3 highpoints on the day. Really enjoyed the drive through this part of Pennsylvania.

chmoore577

chmoore577 - Jan 3, 2012 8:52 pm Date Climbed: Oct 16, 2009

Iced over

October Climb with ice covered fire tower.

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