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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
Directions:
41.38166, -77.32478
Added:
May 21, 2023
Updated:
June 09, 2023
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9 '

Total Change
9 '

Ascent
9 '

Descent

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.

Explore 227 trails near Carsontown, PA
  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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Hazards

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0 miles / 0 km
Trail added
May 21, 2023
Hiked on
May 21, 2023
Updated on
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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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