Got a flat tire on the drive to the trailhead, so took the easy way up since I'd already run out of daylight. Pranced around the rocks near the lookout tower to make sure I got the right one, then jogged back to the car to keep on driving. State HP #18
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 12:49 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2017
Highpoint #5
Was a misty/rainy day so very peaceful
HikerHel - Mar 31, 2018 1:00 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2017
Highpoint #5
Memorial Day roadtrip ... mission was to check off 3 highpoints ... PA, MD, and WV.
Walkoutnow - Oct 8, 2017 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2017
HP #23
The drive from Coal Center, PA up, and then out through the farm lands was really very pretty, especially this time of year. Tower up top had worthy views. Nice area up there though, well done with lots of history and info. 1st of 4 HP's on this quick appalachian trip.
AirborneBuff - Jun 26, 2017 9:33 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
Blue Sky Day
Beautiful day after paddling local rivers in the area
punchline - Apr 2, 2017 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2017
HP #46
Overcast and not much in the way of views. Part #1 of today's HP trifecta. My Dad's 4th HP.
Bkoziol3 - Dec 25, 2016 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2016
Flat stroll
Tagged this passing through the area on the way to Ohio.
whatdoIknow - Aug 13, 2016 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
Nice view
The access road from the south is not, but from the north is paved.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 9:51 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2016
Larvitour Stop #1
Hiked up from the picnic area. The trail was really wet in places, but not unavoidably so. Nice historical/geological displays at the top, and the view from the tower was good.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2012
First stop on a multi day hiking/peak bagging trip. Great views. State HP #27
THC73 - May 28, 2015 3:08 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2015
THC73
Set out for GeoWoodstock in Boonsboro, Md and stopped by to "climb" my first highpoint. I was able to drive fairly close and I actually climbed to the top of the observation tower to take a pic. Beautiful area here!
Bluebell08 - Feb 1, 2015 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2015
Fun snowshoe
Snowshoe loop from picnic area using several trails/unplowed roads. Beautiful sunny 20 degree day and all to ourselves. Highpoint #26.
siekkid - Jan 7, 2015 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2011
State HP #7
Nice area, decent hiking trails around the area
VanProosdy - Aug 25, 2014 11:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
HP #6
Stick with your planned route. We took some scenic back roads on the way there and ended up driving on a pretty intense gravel trail. But we survived to tell the tale of a beautiful High Point!
I'd intended to hike to the summit, but the deep fog and rain made me think otherwise. I chose to expedite this highpoint so as to head for what I'd hoped would be drier air down in Shenandoah.
I had it all to myself but could not see much of anything so I did not linger long.
Never did find the USGS benchmark, which was kind of a bummer...
McCannster - May 19, 2014 4:39 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
# 27
Excellent view from the lookout tower. Said hi to some friendly Amish on the way there.
admiralcapn - May 13, 2014 10:00 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2010
HP #1
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 - Apr 16, 2014 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2014
Bad trail map
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.
marciamallow - May 26, 2018 1:26 pm Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2010
HP #3My home state Highpoint, sunny pleasant day
wannabepeakbagger - May 9, 2018 10:00 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2018
Almost drive upGot a flat tire on the drive to the trailhead, so took the easy way up since I'd already run out of daylight. Pranced around the rocks near the lookout tower to make sure I got the right one, then jogged back to the car to keep on driving. State HP #18
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 12:49 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2017
Highpoint #5Was a misty/rainy day so very peaceful
HikerHel - Mar 31, 2018 1:00 pm Date Climbed: May 28, 2017
Highpoint #5Memorial Day roadtrip ... mission was to check off 3 highpoints ... PA, MD, and WV.
Walkoutnow - Oct 8, 2017 5:43 pm Date Climbed: Oct 7, 2017
HP #23The drive from Coal Center, PA up, and then out through the farm lands was really very pretty, especially this time of year. Tower up top had worthy views. Nice area up there though, well done with lots of history and info. 1st of 4 HP's on this quick appalachian trip.
AirborneBuff - Jun 26, 2017 9:33 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2017
Blue Sky DayBeautiful day after paddling local rivers in the area
punchline - Apr 2, 2017 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2017
HP #46Overcast and not much in the way of views. Part #1 of today's HP trifecta. My Dad's 4th HP.
Bkoziol3 - Dec 25, 2016 3:19 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2016
Flat strollTagged this passing through the area on the way to Ohio.
whatdoIknow - Aug 13, 2016 11:38 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2016
Nice viewThe access road from the south is not, but from the north is paved.
larvitar - Jun 8, 2016 9:51 am Date Climbed: May 2, 2016
Larvitour Stop #1Hiked up from the picnic area. The trail was really wet in places, but not unavoidably so. Nice historical/geological displays at the top, and the view from the tower was good.
jakegarber - May 9, 2016 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 1, 2012
Way back from DCdrove to the top, climbed the tower
joseyinnet - Apr 22, 2016 10:01 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2016
Nice sunny morningFirst stop on a multi day hiking/peak bagging trip. Great views. State HP #27
THC73 - May 28, 2015 3:08 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2015
THC73Set out for GeoWoodstock in Boonsboro, Md and stopped by to "climb" my first highpoint. I was able to drive fairly close and I actually climbed to the top of the observation tower to take a pic. Beautiful area here!
Bluebell08 - Feb 1, 2015 5:28 pm Date Climbed: Jan 31, 2015
Fun snowshoeSnowshoe loop from picnic area using several trails/unplowed roads. Beautiful sunny 20 degree day and all to ourselves. Highpoint #26.
siekkid - Jan 7, 2015 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2011
State HP #7Nice area, decent hiking trails around the area
VanProosdy - Aug 25, 2014 11:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 23, 2014
HP #6Stick with your planned route. We took some scenic back roads on the way there and ended up driving on a pretty intense gravel trail. But we survived to tell the tale of a beautiful High Point!
huskertriguy - Jul 20, 2014 2:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2014
#36Drove in at 6 a.m.
I'd intended to hike to the summit, but the deep fog and rain made me think otherwise. I chose to expedite this highpoint so as to head for what I'd hoped would be drier air down in Shenandoah.
I had it all to myself but could not see much of anything so I did not linger long.
Never did find the USGS benchmark, which was kind of a bummer...
McCannster - May 19, 2014 4:39 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2014
# 27Excellent view from the lookout tower. Said hi to some friendly Amish on the way there.
admiralcapn - May 13, 2014 10:00 am Date Climbed: May 16, 2010
HP #1I 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 - Apr 16, 2014 8:42 pm Date Climbed: Apr 16, 2014
Bad trail mapWanted 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.