Beam Rock Trail - Forbes State Forest - Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Hiking and walking trailheads on Waymarking.com

(Excrepted from SummitPost.org)
Beam Rocks rises 90 feet above the Laurel Highlands trail near the 40 mile post. However, the top of the rocks is just a short quarter mile hike from its small parking lot along Laurel Summit Road.

Beam Rocks offers views to the East of the Laurel Ridge into Somerset County and nearby Jennerstown. The rocks are a favorite with local rock climbers so be prepared for crowds. Please see the climbing website referenced below for additional climbing information.

For the less adventurous there are narrow slots and caves within the outcropping that can be explored. Beam Rocks offers a more spectacular experience (higher outcropping and better views)than nearby Wolf Rocks, but offers less quiet, solitude and wildlife viewing opportunites.

BE VERY CAREFUL as some of the paths within the rocks lead to sudden dropoffs, in the fall the wet leaves can make these areas extremely slippery and dangerous. Also, be aware of the rattlesnakes that often sun themselves on the warm rocks in the spring, summer and fall .

Limited Parking is available at the trailead!

Trail allowances or restrictions: Hiking Only, NO Hunting Trail type: Dirt and Gravel Parking: Not Listed Trailhead/trail website: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
To claim a log for this waymark, some proof of a visit is required. This proof could be a simple photo of their GPS at the trailhead, a photo of the person at the trailhead, or a photo of a signature item that a person uses for photographs, at the trailhead.

In order to help other waymarkers who are looking for a nice hike/walk outdoors, you are encouraged to provide good feedback about the quality of the hike/trail.

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.