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McKees Ridge Vista

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Distance:
0 Miles / 0 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
Features:
PA Wilds
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Tiadaghton State Forest
Town:
Carsontown, Pennsylvania
Get Directions:
41.38166, -77.32478
Added:
May 21, 2023
Updated:
June 09, 2023
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Key Takeaways

  • McKees Ridge Vista offers accessible, roadside views of the PA Wilds mountains near Little Pine State Park, requiring minimal to no walking.
  • Parking is limited to a small turnout along McKees Run Road, and dogs are permitted if leashed and cleaned up after.
  • The vista is not maintained in the winter, making access difficult without a snowmobile or long hike.

McKees Ridge Vista

McKees Ridge Vista in Tiadaghton State Forest near Carsontown, Pennsylvania is an accessible roadside north-facing view of the mountainous plateau surrounding Little Pine State Park.

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. 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.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the coordinates provided along McKees Run Road. The turnout barely exists and is simply a stop along a skinny forest road.

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 along a very long hike.
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  1. Parking

    41.38166, -77.32478
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.381755, -77.324801
  3. View / Overlook / Vista

    41.381733, -77.324806
    View / Overlook / Vista
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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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May 21, 2023
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