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Spinning Wheel Vista

Spinning Wheel Vista at Tioga State Forest near Leetonia, Pennsylvania is an accessible roadside west-facing view of the mountainous plateau just west of the PA Grand Canyon.

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 west of the PA Grand Canyon. 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, but there are different vantage points from each end of the parking turnout.

Parking
Visitors will find parking at the coordinates provided. The turnout is large enough to fit just a few vehicles at most.

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 on this road).
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Know Before You Go

  • Spinning Wheel Vista offers accessible, panoramic views of the mountainous plateau near the PA Grand Canyon with minimal walking required.
  • The vista point is easily reached by car and provides a convenient way to experience the PA Wilds without hiking.
  • Access is limited in winter due to lack of road maintenance, but dogs are welcome if leashed and cleaned up after.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
1'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 24, 2023
Updated
June 09, 2023

Weather Forecast

Today
High 17°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low -1°F
Areas Of Blowing Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 12°F
Areas Of Blowing Snow
Tuesday Night
Low 1°F
Areas Of Blowing Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 12°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low -1°F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High 11°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low -6°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High 10°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 0°F
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Saturday
High 16°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 0°F
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Sunday
High 21°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 6°F
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
PA Wilds logo PA Wilds

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    41.610082, -77.448071
  2. Main Trailhead

    41.610134, -77.448053

Safety information

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

Availability

Spring, Summer, Fall

Surface type

Dirt

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May 24, 2024
Vista a little grown in, but made for a nice short rest stop as I was riding my bike back down West Rim Rd from Bradley Wales. Forest road in good shape overall, just a few smaller potholes.
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