Climbing the highest point in Pennsylvania is made easy by a series of trails located in Forbes State Forest, atop Negro Mountain. By starting your hike at the Mt. Davis Picnic Area on the High Point Trail, you can hike less than a mile and you are at the summit ? Mt. Davis ? 3,213 feet above sea level. A tower stands on the top of the peak, and on a clear day hikers can see parts of Maryland as well as the town of Salisbury. Unusual circular patterns of stone, formed by frost action over thousands of years, occur at the base of the tower. By taking the Shelter Rock Trail and Road, you'll complete a three-mile loop that takes you over moderately easy and varied terrain.

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Directions

From Pittsburgh, take the Pennsylvania Turnpike east to Exit 110 at Somerset (Formerly exit 10), then state Route 281 south 18 miles to a left on Fort Hill Road. After 3.5 miles, turn left onto High Point Lake Road. Travel 2 miles to left onto state Route 2004. After 2 miles, pass through Rock Road intersection (turn right to drive to Mount Davis summit) and continue 1/2-mile to well-signed Mount Davis Picnic Area parking lot on the right. For more information, call (724) 238-1200.

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