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Sharp Top Vista

Sharp Top Vista at Loyalsock State Forest near Masten, Pennsylvania is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk (or drive-up view) that features a 180-degree vista of the mountains north of Williamsport.

This is not a hike but rather a drive-up vista that's universally-accessible to the general public. Note that the view is available from the forest road, so visitors don't need to step out of their vehicle if they physically can't. There's a small dirt trail that leads down the hill approximately 16-feet down to a small cliff that provides the same view but with a different perspective.

Universal Access
This vista is universally accessible due to the fact that visitors don't need to step outside of their vehicle to enjoy it; however, the picnic area and grassy knoll at Sharp Top is not universally accessible or paved.

Parking
Visitors and hikers will find parking at the coordinates provided. There's plenty of space to turn-off of the dirt road.

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

  • Sharp Top Vista near Masten, PA offers an easily accessible, 180-degree mountain view north of Williamsport, suitable for all abilities directly from a vehicle.
  • While primarily a drive-up vista, a short 16-foot dirt path leads to a slightly different perspective of the view.
  • Parking is available and dogs are permitted on a leash.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
16'
Rating
5.0
Added
July 08, 2023
Updated
July 09, 2023

Weather Forecast

This Afternoon
High 73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low 46°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 63°F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low 43°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 63°F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 45°F
Rain Showers
Saturday
High 52°F
Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 45°F
Rain Showers
Sunday
High 65°F
Rain Showers Likely
Sunday Night
Low 52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Memorial Day
High 72°F
Rain Showers Likely
Monday Night
Low 53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High 76°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low 55°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Total Change
15'
Ascent
16'
Descent
16'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Mountain Summit
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.471937, -76.848173
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.47189, -76.847953
  3. Sharp Top Vista

    41.471869, -76.847861
    Sharp Top Vista
  4. Ledge view at Sharp Top Vista

    41.471661, -76.848161
    Ledge view at Sharp Top Vista

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

All seasons

Surface type

Universal Access

Trip Reports (Reviews)

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
July 08, 2023
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