Hike to Coyote Rocks-SGL 57

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A superb hike to a fine view, Coyote Rocks should be on your list.  Coyote Rocks rises almost 500 vertical feet above Bowmans Creek, offering beautiful untouched views with no signs of development.  The trails are unblazed and do not have signs, but are well established and easy to follow.  This hike is a little under 2 miles, one way.  

From the parking area, follow the road to the right and cross over Wolf Run.  Turn right onto the trail as it cuts through a meadow with pickers.  The trail then enters the woods and follows an obvious grade.  The trail is easy to follow and scenic with hardwood forests and ground pine.  As you climb, Wolf Run is closer to the trail with cascades, and boulders adorn the forest to the left.  The trail levels off.

The trail continues straight, but you will want to turn right.  This turn can be easy to miss, but there is a small cairn to mark the intersection.  Cross Wolf Run.  The trail meanders through the forest with rolling terrain.  The forest is mostly beech with ground pine and it makes for a scenic hike.  The trail descends slightly into a depression or small valley and then veers to the edge of the plateau with mountain laurel.  Coyote Rocks are just ahead.

The view is from a cliff that looks west into Ricketts Glen, making this an ideal sunset vista.  The view is about 180 degrees and features vast forests and broad plateaus.  I’d love to see this view sometime when there is mist or fog in the valley below.  The trail continues to Beth Run or Cider Run Ledges.  Return the way you came. Be sure to wear orange during hunting seasons.

Parking is at 41.353053, -76.194306.

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Forests of gold. Incredible fall colors along the road in between Noxen and Mountain Springs, SGL 57.

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Beautiful colors at Coyote Rocks, SGL 57, looking up the untouched Bowmans Creek valley. Trails lead to this fine vista, a great hike.

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Coyote Rocks, SGL 57. Follow the trail up Wolf Run and hang a right at the top. Gradual climb, beautiful forests.

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Coyote Rocks and Wolf Run Mini hiking guide. Trying something new, let me know what you think. Photo 2: Park here at 41.353040,-76.194360. The road to the right in the photo goes to Noxen and is in good shape. Photo 3: From parking area turn right on the road, cross bridge over Wolf Run and turn right onto a trail through a small meadow, there are pickers. Photos 4-6: trail up along Wolf Run. Photos 7 and 8: turn right here, marked by a cairn. Photos 9 and 10: cross Wolf Run and follow the trail. Photo 1: view at Coyote Rocks. Trails are easy to follow, but are not blazed or have signs. May be hard to follow with leaf cover or snow. Almost 2 miles one way. Climb is gradual. Return the way you came. Located in SGL 57. Enjoy!

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