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Little Lyman Vista

Little Lyman Vista at Susquehannock State Forest in Abbott, Pennsylvania is an accessible roadside southeast-facing view of a mountainous plateau with views of Stony Peak and Twin Top Peak.

This is not a hike and just barely a walk, but rather a few steps out of your car to take in the views of the mountains at Little Lyman Vista. As of 2022-2023 a new mountain, Stony Peak, can be seen from this vista with its logged mountain slopes and a crown of trees at its summit. Stony Peak was officially named in 2023 with the U.S. Geological Survey by MyHikes' Founder Dave Miller after he and Tony Van Vugt scouted the mountain and hiked to the summit in 2022 and named it "Stony Peak" then. This is a great spot for folks to enjoy the mountains of the PA Wilds without having to do any hiking or really any walking if they choose not to or physically can't. If you choose to walk, the distance is negligible, but there are different vantage points from each end of the parking turnout. There's also a bench at the vista.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the coordinates provided. The turnout is large enough to fit a half-dozen vehicles at most.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and cleaned up after.

No Winter Maintenance
There's no Winter maintenance on these forest roads, so don't expect to be able to reach this vista unless on a snowmobile (if permitted) or on a very long hike.
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Know Before You Go

  • Little Lyman Vista in Susquehannock State Forest offers accessible, roadside views of Stony Peak and Twin Top Peak without requiring any hiking.
  • Stony Peak, officially named in 2023 after being scouted and named by MyHikes' Founder Dave Miller, is a notable feature of the vista's landscape.
  • The vista is easily accessible with parking and a bench, making it ideal for those with limited mobility, but it is not maintained in the winter.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
0'
Rating
4.0
Added
May 28, 2023
Updated
June 09, 2023

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.604928, -77.841399
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.605002, -77.841257

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Snakes (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, others)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

Trip Reports (Reviews)

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August 06, 2023
Stopped on our way out from camping at Stony Peak. Beautiful morning views with fog surrounding the mountain tops.
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July 31, 2023
Great roadside vista of Stony Peak after a hike out to its summit. Caught Stony Peak surrounded by fog lifting after the rain that was dumped on us on the hike out,
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