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High Point Trail to Mount Davis Summit

The High Point Trail in Forbes State Forest, PA, is an easy 1.6 mile out-and-back hike to the top of Mount Davis, Pennsylvania's tallest mountain. The summit of Mount Davis sits at 3,213 feet above sea level, but unfortunately there isn't much of a view from the top of the mountain.

The trail heads to the summit of Mount Davis from a parking area to the north. At the summit, there's a 5 story overlook with steep steps to the top; however, below the overlook structure, there's no other view.
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Know Before You Go

  • High Point Trail is a short, easy 1.6-mile hike in Forbes State Forest.
  • The trail leads to the summit of Mount Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania, reaching 3,213 feet.
  • The summit features a five-story overlook providing the primary view due to limited ground-level visibility.
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Distance
1.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
48 min
Elev. Gain
147'
Rating
0.0
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November 29, 2015
Updated
March 18, 2025

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Total Change
75'
Ascent
147'
Descent
150'

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Vista / Lookout Point
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  1. Parking

    39.794102, -79.166901
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.793616, -79.167993
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Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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