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Rough Hill Trail

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Distance:
2.1 Miles / 3.4 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Hard
Time to Hike:
1 hour, ~15 minutes
Features:
PA Wilds
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Loyalsock State Forest
Town:
Barbours, Pennsylvania
Directions:
41.397473, -76.759153
Added:
September 21, 2023
Updated:
October 03, 2023
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668'

Total Change
713'

Ascent
713'

Descent

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Rough Hill Trail

The Rough Hill Trail at Loyalsock State Forest near Barbours, Pennsylvania is a moderate-to-difficult 2.1-mile loop (lollipop) hike that features views of the Loyalsock Creek valley and the surrounding mountains, including Smiths Knob.

Hike Description
Rough Hill Trail is one of my favorite short hikes starting at the Sandy Bottom parking lot off route 87. The trail is a lollipop loop starting on the service road and cutting over and across 87 and then ascends up the mountain. There are two great lookouts on this trail, a lower and upper vista, the upper vista has great views looking down the valley towards Smiths Knob.

Parking
Hikers will find a small parking lot along the short road that leads into the Sandy Bottom Recreation Area. From the parking lot, hikers will find the trail.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.

Camping & Backpacking
While there are no designated or pre-defined campsites along this trail, backcountry / primitive / dispersed camping is allowed within Loyalsock State Forest. Please follow all state forest rules and regulations if planning to camp.

Difficulty
This hike should be considered Moderate to Hard, hence the Hard difficulty for the average hiker. More experienced hikers may find this hike's difficulty to be Moderate at worst.

Warning
Timber Rattlesnake: This area is home to the Timer Rattlesnake which can often be found roaming the forest floors between late April and early October each year. Keep an eye out and if found, please give them plenty of space.
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  1. Parking

    41.397473, -76.759153
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.397467, -76.759458
  3. Rough Hill Vista

    41.399263, -76.75141
    Rough Hill Vista
  4. Lower Rough Hill Vista

    41.401011, -76.755111
    Lower Rough Hill Vista
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Hazards

Ticks - Lyme Disease More Info (CDC)
Snakes
Poison Ivy/Oak

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Yellow

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Shawng13 user profile picture
2.1 miles / 3.4 km
2.1 miles / 3.4 km
January 01, 2025
First hike of the new year and first time on this trail. Some downed trees on the way up other than that easy beautiful hike with a good view of the loyalsock state forest
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2.3 miles / 3.7 km
April 06, 2024
One of my favorite local hikes and knocked this one out again, this time with Janelle. The views are always good, but looking forward to seeing more green back on the trees and in the Loyalsock Valley.
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2.2 miles / 3.5 km
April 14, 2023
Short but challenging climb with lower & upper vistas that are both excellent! Trail well marked (yellow blaze). I went counter-clockwise up the loop section - the right/east side was definitely rockier & steeper, so nice to come back down the more gradual/less rocky other side of loop. Cool seeing Smith’s Knob in the distance since I hiked there earlier in the day!
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