Spectacle Gap
Total Miles
4.4
Elevation
672.25 ft
Duration
Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Trail Overview
The Spectacle Gap Trail is an out-and-back trail at Tuscarora State Forest in Pennsylvania. This road makes for a scenic drive up the mountain. Campsite 009, formerly known as Shade Mountain Fire Tower, can be reserved with a permit. There's minimal service at the Tuscarora State Forest, so be sure to download offline maps.
Difficulty
Easy
History
The Shade Mountain Fire Tower was constructed in 1935 and torn down in the 2010's.