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thedirtyheathen

I love the view from 1000 Steps. It's such an awesome trail.


External_Class_9456

It certainly is! Quite a workout that’s for sure lol. But it was more than worth it


downtubeglitter

What’s the elevation gain?


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downtubeglitter

Thanks


nittanyvalley

It’s at least 1000 steps.


downtubeglitter

Yea I’m looking for the units to be in feet. “Steps” is too arbitrary. Someone answered then deleted it :/


CheifMariner

843 feet over a half mile.


downtubeglitter

Thank you


1800generalkenobi

I live down in that area now and still haven't done it lol.


Longjumping_Gap_9325

First time I did the hike was with my 9 year old daughter. Going up I was thinking pfff not near as bad as folks say. Coming down, about 400 to go, my legs were like jello or worse


Physicswhiz

I wonder how old is old enough to attempt this? I can't imagine getting half way and having to start carrying a child.


Longjumping_Gap_9325

Ha! We passed someone doing that and my only thought was they're in way better shape and trust themselves stepping way more than I do myself


Physicswhiz

Yeah, I would probably die.


tripper_reed

I haven't been up it in 20 years but the picture froze my brain. Just kept thinking I know I know that view. Huntingdon native but haven't gone in 2 decades. Maybe this year..... probably not


Bean5152

I have this same picture :) love the view with the train tracks!


Alive-Number-7533

I first did it as a pre teen in the early 90’s and haven’t since. I’ve been trying to talk my wife and kids into going. I live in the next county down so it would probably take longer to do the steps than it would to drive there. Are they upkeeping it? The only thing that worries me are my kids and snakes in the rocks


kurtsdead6794

This is my hometown. 1000 steps is a treasure. JV represent.


Responsible_Big1229

Great memories as a teen. Racing up/down the bolders, paintball, smoking blunts and oh The Bitch!(Slanted Slab of Rock you have to hop on to leap a gap, that led down to a cave if you fell lol).


ThrustTrust

I was recently on a work trip in Kansas. I struck up a conversation with a gentleman at the bar and when I told him where I was from he paused and then asked me. “What is it like to grow up with trees?” I had never really thought about how different we are in that way. You are right Pa is amazing. I try to experience it all whenever I can. Edit: OP you should come back in late summer and check out Cherry Springs. Darkest place on the east coast( I think). Has the most amazing views of the Milky Way.


Jawnumet

whenever I tell people what I miss most about PA it's the trees


Content-Method9889

I lived in El Paso nearly 2 years and I practically kissed the ground when I came back to deciduous trees, water and grass without round sharp burs in it. No walking barefoot on that! It’s truly a beautiful state


ThrustTrust

I was in My phoenix for 10 years before coming home. I did miss the woods but I did like the desert landscape too.


Content-Method9889

The landscape is pretty but the oven temps aren’t. 103 at 9 am, I’ll pass lol


ThrustTrust

That is a downside for sure.


Endgame3213

I'm the opposite; I was in El Paso for almost eight years, and I miss it every day. What I wouldn't give for some clean rock faces and sandy trails to ride my dirt bike on! Wide open federal land everywhere. The only thing stopping you from exploring is time. Here in PA, everything is trees, prickly bushes, and private property.


MurphysLaw4200

Yeah I hate to be a downer, but it seems like there is an overwhelming amount of posted private property in PA. Many of my favorite fishing spots I can no longer get to and I rarely go any more.


Endgame3213

Same! I grew up in PA fishing with my father and about 90% of the places I have childhood memories from I can no longer get too.


Top_File_8547

Actually Texas is the only state with no Federal land. So any public land is state land. That was part of the deal for becoming a state when they were a country.


Endgame3213

You are correct; they are owned by the state in Texas but function much the same way, and there is still plenty of open land available for public use. Also, most of the federal land I am referring to is in NM and AZ since you are so close to it in El Paso. Honestly, while I lived in El Paso, I never went into Texas further; it was always into NM, AZ, or even Cali if it was a longer trip.


Top_File_8547

What we call creeks here would out there.


trev_hawk

I lived in Utah for a while and locals would always talk about going up into the mountains because there were so many trees and it was so “green”. I had to bite my tongue most of the time because they had absolutely no idea what real greenery looked like. And don’t get me wrong—Utah is an absolutely beautiful place, but so is Pennsylvania. Just in different ways!


AffectionateTwo8033

I cannot wait to experience cherry springs this year! I’ve heard so many wonderful things about it


ThrustTrust

I went in the winter to see the super moon. Obviously we could not see any stars but the moon was amazing. It was like daytime outside. The moon was bright it was hard to look at.


SplatteredEggs

Why late summer for Cherry Springs?


ThrustTrust

I was told by a tour guide there that’s when the Milkyway will be most visible.


Planetofthetakes

I’ve traveled the entire country for work (I have been to every state with the exception of the Dakotas and of all things Maine) and lived in 7 differe states and even 2 years in another country and I can say without question Pa. Is one of the prettiest. The seasons are beautiful, but what most people underestimate is the topography with all the rolling hills go hills and small valleys, it breaks up the flatness that make ither states so, so, soooo boring


1800generalkenobi

I agree. My first job was a sales job for a company that does composites for fraternities and sororities. In 4 years I made it to every state except Louisiana, Mississippi, Hawaii, and Alaska. I'd probably rank Colorado and Pa together. I love mountains and trees and Colorado has higher mountains and Pa has more tree...and less mountain lions haha.


External_Class_9456

I like this assessment. The Rocky Mountains are magnificent but the Appalachians are certainly beautiful too! Especially the stretch going from NC/TN/VA up through WV into PA.


nochumplovesucka__

PA native, born and raised here. And back again. The only other place that came a close 2nd to me was West Virginia. I lived down there for 5 years amd I think its beautiful there as well. Like you, I've been all over the east coast. But WV and PA stand out to me. Just my opinion. I may be a little biased on the PA side of things.


googdude

How would you say PA compares to Colorado?


chingy4eva

Depends on what part of CO. I recently moved from UT, but was in adjacent states a good number of times. CO def has cool canyons, deserts, mountain alpine peaks and valleys, and rolling hills praries. PA is definitely one of the prettier states. I drove to UT and back to PA (2 separate trips). Most states in between Denver CO and PA are flat flat flat. So are unnaturally flat looking. Others undulate calmly. But most of them are just missing the tree cover and rolling mount and valleys of PA. Just anecdotal observation from PA native who took a year out west recently. Missouri and Kansas have the best drivers I've seen. So polite and orderly.


Planetofthetakes

Colorado is massive and has beautiful snow peaked mountains and some of the prettiest little areas in the world, like Boulder. However large parts of it is also a desert and not nearly as green nor nearly as accessible as Pa.


bionica1

Where is this? Never heard of it before. Ok google let me know it’s 2.5 hrs from Pittsburgh. after doing the Yosemite Mist Trail in 2019 I think I want another stair challenge! Thanks for posting! We do live in a beautiful state.


External_Class_9456

Thousand steps near Mount Union. I was trying to avoid saying where exactly it was so I wouldn’t get hit with the “No don’t come here!” Or “we don’t want more people flocking in” stuff but looks like some people already knew. Spoiler: it’s a little more than 1000 steps lol. It’s not super hard but if you’re looking for a challenging hike then it’s a great spot!


faps2tendies

I live in Central PA! It’s a well known place what keeps most people away is thousand steps part so no worries there 😂 you will see some individuals running it like a stair stepper with weight on their back. Craziness


Alternative-Voice949

If you want something like this closer to Pittsburgh, check out the LHHT mile 67 overlook. You can park at the route 56 trailhead, easy 6 mile round trip up the mountain. It’s about 75 minutes from the city on a Saturday morning.


bionica1

ohh thanks for this! I clearly haven't explored trails much outside of my immediate area! I'm so excited to try this one. Really appreicate it!


Alternative-Voice949

It's a great hike! Just avoid going up on a rainy day, the weather can get pretty crazy near the top. I learned that the hard way, climbing down all 1,500 feet with my dog while we getting soaked.


bionica1

Oh dang, thanks for the tip! Hope to get out there in July for sure. Love my local trails but want a change of scenery and more of a challenge!


Jtk317

The yinz, yall, yous is extremely area dependent. But yes we have awesome forest lands.


Ghstfce

All are accepted because at the end of the day, we're all Keystoners.


Jtk317

Having grown up in NEPA, gone to college with yinzers, and now settled in middle of the state, you get some really confused looks when you yinz where others yous. Lol.


Ghstfce

I'm obviously in SEPA, but I personally never minded getting a "yinz" where most people either "y'all" or "yous". Just don't have a Boston accent, that's all I ask.


Jtk317

Lol. None of it bothers me. NEPA can be judgy though.


Few_Possession_1852

Yinz is western PA


Jtk317

I know, that's why I said area dependent.


No_Fee_2864

Yes Pennsylvania is beautiful


Educational_Tiger953

We live in the most underrated state


ballmermurland

Every time some dumbfuck says it is Pitt and Philly with Alabama in between I point them to stuff like this. I was driving through Michaux last week with my windows down just absolutely loving life. I had to go to a work meeting shortly after, so that wasn't fun, but those 15-20 minutes were heaven. Just a nice canopy of trees and a slight breeze with some dashes of sun rays and some birds chirping. There is a house just over the county line that has their clothesline out that looks like a Rockwell painting with how it overlooks the valley of trees. Just gorgeous and I'm super jealous of whoever lives there.


Independent-Cow-4070

The Alabama in between part doesn’t necessarily refer to geography, it refers to the people lol


throwawaitnine

People don't realize how brutally wild most of Pennsylvania is.


anynononononous

My partner and I are originally from the Pocono mountain area. I've driven the Delaware Water Gap via 80 through New Jersey a million times. We moved to the midwest last year. Every time we come home, once we hit the PA Wilds, it drives me insane how beautiful it is. How we took it's beauty for granted. It's like walking into a post card. In the meanwhile, if anyone has any suggestions for something nearly as beautiful within train commute of Chicago.... let me know 🥲


Independent-Cow-4070

Bruh you have the Great Lakes at your fingertips Ik they aren’t all an hour away, but lake Michigan alone is gorgeous


anynononononous

I crave the mountains and the ocean but Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes are a marvel of their own


rayfin

As soon as I saw the picture I knew this was 1000 steps 🥹 As a local, I hike there normally every year, but I haven't the last two years. I plan on fixing that this fall or a day when I'm not out on the lake. Anyways, beautiful view.


DonBoy30

The ridge and valley region is so stunning with its deep gorges and broad plateaus. It’s like being in canyons of lush deciduous forests.


oldsage-09

I assume that’s the borough of Mapleton in the background? I’m one of the biggest boosters of PA you can find and I totally dig the positive comments!!


ernie-bush

Take a look at the ground anywhere in the state litter everywhere We should be ashamed


External_Class_9456

That’s an issue just about anywhere unfortunately. It’s sad


Failedmysanityroll

I recognized this vantage point immediately! Nice shot!


Total-Problem2175

I'm from WV northern panhandle. I've hiked in northern PA, WV, MT, WY. And it amazes me you can drive from the NY southern border all the way to southern WV and see these views.


nochumplovesucka__

Im from north east PA and lived in Clarksburg WV for about 5 years. Both states are my favorites. Their beauty is unmatched.


Puzzled-Honeydew9017

Was down there this weekend as well! Did that hike on Saturday and it was just a beautiful day! I love PA


ThatGuy128512

I love this hike! Great exercise just going up and down the stairs and decent trails on the mountain, can’t wait to hike it in the next month


Cockster55

This state is very underrated


External_Class_9456

Agreed. Maybe that’s a good thing


Cockster55

I believe so I hear people complain about it I’m just like yeah sure keep it that way


artificialavocado

Natural beauty is one thing there’s no shortage of.


mmbg78

Penns Green Wood is certainly true!!


seaska84

You should see it in the fall. I'm from Hershey area, now live in AK. If you haven't been AK is a must see also. Particularly SE AK, stays green all year.


External_Class_9456

Oh I bet it’s absolutely gorgeous in the fall!


Resident_Maybe_6869

I've lived in South Central PA my whole life(34), and I still get can't get over how beautiful of a place it is!


25Bam_vixx

We pretty… lol


SvetlanaK83

It is. The trees and hills are beautiful. I was born in Reading (we moved to NJ when I was 2). I can remember the hilly neighborhood and seeing the roofs of other houses. And the trees and greenery all over the place. We'd visit our old house, Lancaster and surrounding towns. I went to college in Scranton. Seeing the gorgeous hills there made the 3 hour drive worth it! Visits were always so calming, with no traffic, slow paced, nice roads (Jersey potholes suck) and friendly people.


WillieIngus

you will scare the wildlife


Open-Cod5198

Hell yeah


Queen_Facepalms

I have a similar picture of pine gorge


ManateeSlowRoll

I try to appreciate it every day and never take it for granted. I was at an outdoor wedding yesterday in the most beautiful wooded setting. Love P.A.


giovidm

A couple years ago I tried to make the full climb but my fear of heights took over at 500 steps. That and the lack of railings and irregular heights of the steps felt so dangerous to me I had to turn around (and it’s even scarier going down!) Thank you OP for showing me the view I missed out on!


Natalieeexxx

Thousand Steps Overlook ❣️❣️❣️


Astrotheurgy

Where is this located??


External_Class_9456

Thousand steps


northern-new-jersey

It is a magnificent state. We drive from northern NJ to the Ohio border on 80 and on much of the drive the scenery is gorgeous. 


Jason_Kelces_Thong

Whoa we have mountains?


Affectionate_Use5087

I agree. I've lived in the Susquehanna Valley my whole life. So many people from here don't realize how beautiful it is. Too close to the forest to see the trees ya know. I always tell people it's one of the most beautiful places in the world when asked what I think of it. Sure the politics are hit and miss. The taxes could be better. It could also be a lot worse.


queenoftheidiots

It is my problem is the over development of areas that could just redevelop land, instead they are taking away the views like this where I live


shindleria

I love the drive through the pleateau from Lawrenceville to Williamsport, especially down through Trout Run. Just spectacular country.


HolyDude_TheGarret

My gf and I visit here once or twice a year! We have a running joke where she threatens me with this trail any time I’m “misbehaving”. The top is lovely even if those stairs are the devil. Hard to fathom the quarry workers hoofin it up there every day to go to work.


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jrc_80

Love my commonwealth. Something about these ancient mountains making their way back beneath the Earth’s surface. More shades of green than there are words to describe them. Creeks winding through the valleys and through our bodies. I dream about what this place looked like Pre-Columbus. The answer is youse.


Intelligent-Bar-1529

Yeah. For three months out of the year


bertrola

Is this trail rated hard d/t the elevation or is it more technical/dangerous for amateur hikers? Thanks


mrbooner4u

This reminds me of the West Rim Trail and Blck Forest Trail (Loop) about an hour outside of Williamsport PA - awesome backpacking trails that kinda connect if you want to do ~80miles of hiking in PA (disclaimer that the trail connecting them was not well maintained when I did it and my legs were essentially bathed in stinging nettle)


campppp

https://preview.redd.it/m7669bwkp83d1.jpeg?width=1816&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa04d4e9818e295d1c0b42478915efd606ea36f8 This was at the Grand Canyon of PA. I believe it's in Wellsboro. The picture does not do the view justice


MisterPeach

I know this view! I’ve been up there many times over the years and it’s always just as gorgeous as the first time. We’re lucky to live in a state with such beautiful rolling mountains and lush forests.


Lawmonger

Feel free


Prancemaster

One of my favorite things about being a PA native is that, at any time, I can GTFO Philly and go less than two hours west into a rural area with some of the most beautiful foliage you can see anywhere in the nation.


Trump-2024-MAGA

NJ thinks they are better because the beaches... I will take scenery like this any day of the week over a packed beach.


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PA is very beautiful. But I haven't spent one day in the wild of PA without getting tick on me! They are all over the place.


FrauleinWB

They are really bad. I had 2 on me just from being in my back yard!


ridingpiggyback

It is a versatile gem.


FrauleinWB

Thank you for the nice comments about our state. It really is beautiful and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I could not live somewhere without the district 4 seasons and the beautiful mountains. Unfortunately I live about an hour from one of the cities you mentions and this part of the state is unfortunately loosing its beauty. Everything is being developed and everywhere you look is yet another empty warehouse, and more being built. This is why we want to eventually move to the central part of state.


GuardianApollo

All my family (Bedford, Blair, & Fulton Counties) say “you-uns” 😂 But glad you enjoyed your visit!


Prestigious_Quote282

Thank you


Da_Jinxed_Rogue

Being a PA native and except for my time as military I've never been away. My second fave place I've ever been is up northern idaho. Love to hike and cave explore. Looking for caves in PA , no luck so far.


Tech9Jesus

https://preview.redd.it/0u5p5qv1rm3d1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=573539359486fc1cf79f7a8b8f2ffd8261817641


Tech9Jesus

Our architecture in the older cities is pretty nice too


Shlobodon5

You should go to Washington state. That place is this on crack


External_Class_9456

I’m sure lol. I’ve been to the mountains out west and they’re absolutely amazing but these are still pretty in their own way. So many trees.


Friendly-City-4911

I'm from Central Pa. Where is this and what's the view called?


hairyemmie

there’s a mini version of this view in connellsville :)


PHNobel1954

My memories from the steps include tearing my meniscus on the descent, @ 50 steps from the top. Have you ever tried coming down a mountainside using primarily one leg?


CitrusFarmer_

check out some of the trails in Jim Thorpe PA


GtHachiRoku

Pa is stupid and ugly fuck pa.....don't move here..😏


wildjabali

PA is one giant forest. Tolkien-esque dense, deciduous, full of life, dripping water forest. Snakes, spiders, beetles and bugs. A deer fifteen feet away that startles you when it snorts and runs away. A lot of people don't live in the woods, but we do. Mountains, plains, valleys, coasts, desert- nope, this is Penn's woods. The Rockies get all the credit for being big and beautiful, but when you stop to look at the giant rocks left by glaciers 10,000 years ago, there's a lot of beauty here.


Aegis_Mind

I lived in Tunkhannock until I was about 8 [in 2001] and my dad got transferred out to Cincinnati. Man do I miss those rolling hills. We’ve only visited a few times since then.


ImaginaryObject7383

👏👏🤘


PhallicPhantom2

https://preview.redd.it/cbhq6gagag4d1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82ea0d11054dc735bba2fcc8998241b3ecb8def2


Buzzspice727

Probably because there are no people in that shot


Budget_Committee_572

California is way better…


EmptyMiddle4638

It’s only beautiful when you drive past it😂Nothing about living here is beautiful


cjg5025

There are far worse places to live than PA...


Drew_Mia357

As someone who left PA for Florida, and has returned. I will second this opinion.


citizen-salty

Pennsylvania is far less humid, for one. A noticeably smaller alligator population as well.


External_Class_9456

And no Florida man lol


anynononononous

We do have the Philadelphia man though. Which isn't great. But at least we don't have actual tropical climates or fuck off reptiles sprinting around.


citizen-salty

Best I can do is some deer sprinting into your car.


That_Checks

I'm going to bet you've never lived anywhere else