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Ramsey Vista (Dead End Vista 3)

The Ramsey Vista at Tiadaghton State Forest near Ramsey, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.2-mile out-and-back drive-able walk that features stunning views of the southern end of the PA Grand Canyon, located high above Ramsey.

Names
This vista has no official name, hence "Ramsey Vista". Other folks might refer to this as Dead End Vista #3 or Bull Run Dead End Vista #3.

This is not a hike but rather a walk that visitors can also drive. For folks who do not wish to or cannot walk, this is a great drive-up vista; however, you'll have to fare dirt roads to reach it. The Ramsey Vista provides views of the stunning Houselander Mountain with its exposed pipeline slopes (private land), Pine Creek, the mountain top of the Stone Cutter Vista, the hamlet of Ramsey, PA, and the mountain ridge that's home to Hanging Rock Overlook and the historic Balanced Rock Vista.

Camping
Note that camping is permitted at Tiadaghton State Forest and there are a couple of fire rings at the end of this road. Camping is likely allowed here, but please follow all state forest rules and regulations.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the dead-end of Dead End Road #3, at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Ramsey Vista, also known as Dead End Vista #3, offers easily accessible scenic views of the PA Grand Canyon and surrounding landmarks near Ramsey, PA, reachable by car or a short walk on dirt roads.
  • The vista is located within Tiadaghton State Forest, which permits camping, with established fire rings available, subject to state forest regulations.
  • Dogs are allowed at Ramsey Vista, provided they are leashed and owners clean up after them.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
44'
Rating
0.0
Added
August 20, 2023
Updated
August 23, 2023

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 32°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 43°F
Light Rain
Wednesday Night
Low 19°F
Rain And Snow
Thursday
High 25°F
Chance Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low 13°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 29°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low 23°F
Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High 36°F
Chance Snow Showers
Saturday Night
Low 15°F
Chance Snow Showers
Sunday
High 24°F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 13°F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L. King Jr. Day
High 25°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers
Monday Night
Low 10°F
Chance Snow Showers
Tuesday
High 19°F
Partly Sunny
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Total Change
28'
Ascent
44'
Descent
45'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Camping
Biking
PA Wilds logo PA Wilds

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.270572, -77.347945
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.270561, -77.347837
  3. Houselander Mountain and Pine Creek view

    41.270508, -77.347756
    Houselander Mountain and Pine Creek view
  4. Mountain Ridge view

    41.271106, -77.347183
    Mountain Ridge view

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)
Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

Spring, Summer, Fall

Surface type

Dirt

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16.8 miles / 27.0 km
August 26, 2023
Excellent vista - really neat that you get such a wide viewing point as you walk along, including Houselander Mtn (which I hiked shortly after this). Included this as part of bigger loop hike starting with Stone Cutter, and then also the other Bull Run Rd dead-end vista & MST down to Gamble Run.
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0.2 miles / 0.3 km
August 20, 2023
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