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Rimrock Overlook Trail

The Rimrock Overlook Trail in Allegheny National Forest is a tiny 0.2 mile out-and-back trail that leads from the parking lot down to Rimrock Overlook.

The overlook is positioned down the hill from the parking lot - follow the white blazes on the trees until you see a break in the trees. You get views west, north, and south along the Allegheny Resevoir.

This trail is part of the Rimrock Hiking Trail (not the same as the Rimrock Loop Trail).
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Know Before You Go

  • Short, easy 0.2-mile out-and-back trail to Rimrock Overlook.
  • Offers panoramic views of the Allegheny Reservoir in multiple directions.
  • Located in Allegheny National Forest, Bradford, PA, and marked with white blazes.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
123'
Rating
0.0
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July 22, 2017
Updated
July 28, 2020

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Total Change
123'
Ascent
123'
Descent
123'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.844098, -78.945707
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  2. Main Trailhead

    41.843997, -78.9458
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Safety information

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

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Markers

Blaze Color

White

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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July 21, 2017
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