Pole Steeple - Cumberland County, PA
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Ernmark
N 40° 01.940 W 077° 16.049
18T E 306530 N 4433809
3/4 mile hike to a quartzite rock formation affording a great view of the surrounding mountains.
Waymark Code: WM7E3A
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2009
Views: 16
Pole Steeple is a locally popular short but relatively intense climb from an old railroad bed (now a hiking/biking trail) to a bare quartzite rock peak which provides an unbstructed view from the southwest to the northeast. The elevation change is about 500 feet.
There is also a trail on the south side of Pole Steeple which links to the Appalachian Trail.
There are people of all ages on the trail, but there are steep & rocky sections - fortunately there are several benches along the trail to 'rest a spell'.
Type of overlook: trail
Picnic tables: no
Benches: yes
Water/restrooms: no
Overlook designation: just a view
Elevation: 1,304.00
View:
South Mountain, Laurel Lake & Pine Grove Furnace State Park
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Visit Instructions:
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