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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

Labor Day
High 74°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low 48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High 79°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 56°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 82°F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 66°F
Rain Showers Likely
Thursday
High 75°F
Rain Showers Likely
Thursday Night
Low 51°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High 73°F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low 51°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High 78°F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low 58°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High 79°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low 56°F
Partly Cloudy

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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
  3. Spinning Wheel Vista

    41.610069, -77.448097
    Spinning Wheel Vista

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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