This area is mildly confusing, even to the locals I was with. The easiest way to get to Rocky Knob is to follow the Rocky Knob Trail map. We saw red blazes, white blazes (Appalachian Trail), but no orange blazes where the "getting there" directions mentioned. By following the map I've mentioned, it's a whole lot easier to get to Rocky Knob.
hightinerary - Nov 18, 2019 6:31 am - Hasn't voted
Refined Driving Directions and Updated Trail Information
From 30, take 233 north 1.6 miles.
Turn left onto Milesburn Road and go 1.9 miles.
Turn right onto Birch Run Road and go 0.8 miles. Look for a sign that says “ROCKY KNOB LOOP TRAIL LOWER SPUR” on the left side of the road. There is not much room to park there.
The trail is orange-blazed and easy to follow. No side trail to the summit of Rocky Knob is evident along the way. The spur trail leads to a junction with the Rocky Knob Loop Trail. If you turn right, the trail will lead you to the saddle between Rocky Knob and Sier Hill. To reach the summit of Rocky Knob, just leave the trail here and scramble south. However, I prefer leaving the trail soon after the stream crossing and going to the summit cross-country. This is more direct, and more fun in my opinion.
Cascade Scrambler - Nov 25, 2009 12:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Mildly confusingThis area is mildly confusing, even to the locals I was with. The easiest way to get to Rocky Knob is to follow the Rocky Knob Trail map. We saw red blazes, white blazes (Appalachian Trail), but no orange blazes where the "getting there" directions mentioned. By following the map I've mentioned, it's a whole lot easier to get to Rocky Knob.
Cascade Scrambler - Jun 2, 2011 11:10 am - Hasn't voted
Michaux State Forest Link is brokenYour link to Michaux State Forest is broken. It should be:
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/michaux/index.htm
hightinerary - Nov 18, 2019 6:31 am - Hasn't voted
Refined Driving Directions and Updated Trail InformationFrom 30, take 233 north 1.6 miles.
Turn left onto Milesburn Road and go 1.9 miles.
Turn right onto Birch Run Road and go 0.8 miles. Look for a sign that says “ROCKY KNOB LOOP TRAIL LOWER SPUR” on the left side of the road. There is not much room to park there.
The trail is orange-blazed and easy to follow. No side trail to the summit of Rocky Knob is evident along the way. The spur trail leads to a junction with the Rocky Knob Loop Trail. If you turn right, the trail will lead you to the saddle between Rocky Knob and Sier Hill. To reach the summit of Rocky Knob, just leave the trail here and scramble south. However, I prefer leaving the trail soon after the stream crossing and going to the summit cross-country. This is more direct, and more fun in my opinion.