hightinerary - May 4, 2020 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2021
Big Deal
I've been to the summit of Big Mountain four times now, three times in spring and once in fall. There are excellent views from the outcrop near the summit. I approached from the north via Cowans Gap once, and I approached from the east via Hogback Mountain three times. I saw no people on the trail on any of those occasions, despite pleasant weather.
Woodswalker - Oct 5, 2013 8:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Tuscarora Mountain
State Park crowded, but trail deserted.
tioga - May 23, 2011 12:29 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2011
2 day backpacking trip
Did a two day trip from PA 16 to Mountain Green Rd. near Spring Run, PA on the Tuscarora Trail. Followed ridge of Tuscarora Mountain for much of it, including Big Mountain, the highest point along the ridge. The last couple of miles before dropping down to Mountain Green Rd. were definitely the hardest, as there were a chaos of wet, movable rocks that made up the trail.
TrailtrekerNJ - May 10, 2011 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Highpoints of Life
Just catching up to logging "summits" after seeing recomended sites to visit.
Part of a highpointing adventure through PA with TrailtrekerDawg.
hightinerary - May 4, 2020 3:51 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2021
Big DealI've been to the summit of Big Mountain four times now, three times in spring and once in fall. There are excellent views from the outcrop near the summit. I approached from the north via Cowans Gap once, and I approached from the east via Hogback Mountain three times. I saw no people on the trail on any of those occasions, despite pleasant weather.
Woodswalker - Oct 5, 2013 8:12 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2008
Tuscarora MountainState Park crowded, but trail deserted.
tioga - May 23, 2011 12:29 pm Date Climbed: May 22, 2011
2 day backpacking tripDid a two day trip from PA 16 to Mountain Green Rd. near Spring Run, PA on the Tuscarora Trail. Followed ridge of Tuscarora Mountain for much of it, including Big Mountain, the highest point along the ridge. The last couple of miles before dropping down to Mountain Green Rd. were definitely the hardest, as there were a chaos of wet, movable rocks that made up the trail.
TrailtrekerNJ - May 10, 2011 4:40 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2009
Highpoints of LifeJust catching up to logging "summits" after seeing recomended sites to visit.
Part of a highpointing adventure through PA with TrailtrekerDawg.
Brad Snider - Jan 4, 2005 9:10 pm
Route Climbed: Tuscarora Trail Date Climbed: 1990+Some great memories here: the place that introduced me to the outdoors.
mtwashingtonmonroe - Dec 9, 2004 10:28 pm
Route Climbed: Tuscarora Trail Date Climbed: Summer 2004, and various other timesVery pretty mountain especially in fall. Tuscarora Trail is similar to the A.T. with a few steeper sections. Great place!