Trail Overview
This forest road runs north-south over Stone Mountain through the southern part of Rothrock State Forest. It is most notable for having a hawk viewing platform on the east side of the mountain, not far from Allensville, at about 2000 feet above sea level. The platform is a short hike from the parking area as you near the high point of the trail. There is a nice view to the west as you reach the high point of the trail, and there is space to pull off and admire the view. Note that the Mid-Atlantic Back Country Discovery Route follows this track, so be on the lookout for adventure motorcycles. On a nice day, there may be hikers on the Standing Stone Trail crossing near the hawk viewing platform in addition to birders, so please do be careful near this busy area! Coming from the south, this is a good entry into Rothrock State Forest.
Difficulty
This typical Pennsylvania state forest road is generally in good condition and is usually passable by any road-legal vehicle. This is a well-used path for lots of the forest's recreational users, so it is generally well-maintained.
History
The history of this road is closely tied to local logging routes and historically has connected industries and communities in this scenic region of the state.
