Hanging Rock Overlook at Tiadaghton State Forest in Waterville, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.1-mile roadside vista walk that features views of the PA Grand Canyon, Waterville, and the surrounding mountains.
This is not a hike, but rather a quick road-side walk that leads out to the rocky mountain ridge outcropping that teeters on the edge of the PA Grand Canyon. Hanging Rock is named after the obvious large "hanging" rock ledge that protrudes out from the mountain's ridge. The rock ledge hangs over a ~7-foot deep cave and is about 8-feet tall, surrounded by scattered conglomerate rock boulders.
Views
Hanging Rock Overlook provides views of several points-of-interest, especially for the keen-eyed (mostly-local) hiker. Facing northwest along Pine Creek below is village of Waterville along with the steep surrounding mountains, two of which sport the Bull Run Vista and Waterville Vista. Facing southeast toward the village of Ramsey, Pennsylvania lies the mountain ridge that sports the Stone Cutter Vista located dead-center with Houselander Mountain to the left-hand side. Short Mountain (private land) sits sloping behind Houselander Mountain and in the distant views are the mountains surrounding Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.
Parking
Visitors will find a small parking lot at the coordinates provided, large enough to fit a few vehicles max.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
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