CoreyB’s Trip Reports
Explore 142 Trip Reports (trail reviews) by MyHikes contributor, CoreyB
Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail and Overlooks
State Game Lands 112
Mapleton, PA
Mapleton, PA
24.8
miles
/ 39.9 km
September 16, 2023
2nd time visiting - previously did with my daughter when she was 4 in winter. This was part of a much bigger day hike (2-car shuttle) starting by Butler Knob, past Throne Room, then up Thousand Steps all the way to Shorb's Summit & backdown to Rt.655 SGL access. Much tougher climb when already 20 miles in! Definitely worth climbing past Dinkey Shed to Mapleton, Quarry, & Shorb's summit views!
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Bull Run Vista Loop
Tiadaghton State Forest
Waterville, PA
Waterville, PA
3.9
miles
/ 6.3 km
August 19, 2023
Beautiful forest area w/ well-maintained trails - well worth the climb for the spectacular views of the Pine Creek gorge (one of the best in the southern section for sure)! Went CW which has several switchbacks heading up (plus nice rock formations from old quarry), and then very nice straight/gradual downhill through Hemlock forest. 6yr old daughter had no trouble hiking the entire way (which is impressive considering the challenging elevation gain), so very enjoyable for the full family!
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Stone Cutter Vista Loop
Tiadaghton State Forest
Ramsey, PA
Ramsey, PA
16.8
miles
/ 27.0 km
August 27, 2023
Really enjoyed this vista with wide & unique views! Did as part of much bigger loop, but started at Ramsey Rail trail access to this vista, then continued with another nice view at a campsite before continuing to the Bull Run vistas, MST, & Gamble Run.
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Houselander View (Dead End Vista 4)
Tiadaghton State Forest
Tombs Run, PA
Tombs Run, PA
Ramsey Vista (Dead End Vista 3)
Tiadaghton State Forest
Ramsey, PA
Ramsey, PA
16.8
miles
/ 27.0 km
August 26, 2023
Excellent vista - really neat that you get such a wide viewing point as you walk along, including Houselander Mtn (which I hiked shortly after this). Included this as part of bigger loop hike starting with Stone Cutter, and then also the other Bull Run Rd dead-end vista & MST down to Gamble Run.
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McKees Ridge Vista
Tiadaghton State Forest
Carsontown, PA
Carsontown, PA
0.0
miles
/ 0 km
October 20, 2023
Pretty Nice view - fairly long drive up the narrow forest roads, but at least in good condition. Not a must see, but drove up after hiking around Little Pine State Park.
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Waterville Vista Loop
Tiadaghton State Forest
Waterville, PA
Waterville, PA
4.0
miles
/ 6.4 km
September 02, 2023
Another awesome Pine Creek vista to enjoy! Nice gradual climb up the wide Plantation trail to start, then easy hiking on ridge using ATV trail which is shaded well (just with some mud ponds to get around). Very nice vista overlooking Waterville and (to right) Bull Run vista #1 where Eiger-Log Slide trails are. Looped around the ATV trail & then tried a shortcut down another gated forest road that required some off-trail, but could have continued on main trail too. Only saw a few ATV’s, and all were going slow & friendly at least.
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Hilborn Loop
State Game Lands 68
Slate Run, PA
Slate Run, PA
16.1
miles
/ 25.9 km
February 12, 2023
Loved this hike! I actually came all the way up Golden Eagle trail before doing the full Hilborn loop & then Dragons Back (16mi total), but I'll definitely repeat this "shorter" loop again for the truly amazing vistas! After coming down from the mountain (definitely fairly steep requiring taking your time, but easy to follow the spine trail w/ plenty of moss), I started up the south side Hilborn trail staying on the lower grade which follows the stream to a split to see the nice cascades. Didn't realize how fast the main grade (veering right) climbs the mountainside, but I was able to eventually scale the steep slope to get back to the grade. Would recommend just back-tracking on the actual grades though (especially if not winter).
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Golden Eagle Trail
Tiadaghton State Forest
Cammal, PA
Cammal, PA
16.9
miles
/ 27.2 km
February 11, 2023
Chose to hike a bigger loop starting from Golden Eagle (Bonnel Run trailhead),up to Ravens Horn (always amazing views), then quick side-trek to Pine Cliff vista, then back on to GET up Wolf Run (loved the cascades, and even better once reaching the Hemlock forest). Continued north to Beulahland & Bonnel Run vistas, then up to Twin Mtn vista, around Hilborn Trail to those 2 vistas, down to rail trail before back up other side of Hilborn trail, then onto Dragons Back trail w/ Slate Run vista, before backdown to rail trail & the 2miles to start. Most ambitious and rewarding hike with all the spectacular vistas!
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Pine Cliff Vista via Bob Webber Trail
Tiadaghton State Forest
Cammal, PA
Cammal, PA
1.7
miles
/ 2.7 km
February 11, 2023
Included Pine Cliff vista as a quick side-trip from my Golden Eagle/Hilborn/Dragons Back super loop. Took a shortcut down from GET (since coming down from Ravens Horn), across a big downed tree over Wolf Run, & up to the Pine Cliff trail where it turns back towards Pine Creek. Easy to find vista off the main trail - excellent views and unique in that it's not as high up the mountain as most vistas, so you feel so close to Pine Creek! Thank you Dave & Dustin Riehl, as I wasn't aware of this vista before!
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