Highest point in Pennsylvania, the summit of may be ascended by car or a number of hiking trails
General Information
How to Get There
From Pittsburgh (93 miles): Get on I-579 S. Get on I-376 E from Boulevard of the Allies. Follow I-376 E, I-76 and US-219 S to US-219 BUS S in Summit Township. Take the exit toward Meyersdale/Garrett from US-219 S. Drive to Mt Davis Rd in Elk Lick Township.
Overview
Mount Davis (3,213 feet) is the highest point in Pennsylvania, on a gentle ridge crest in Forbes State Forest near Markleton in Somerset County. You can drive to the summit or hike, and a metal observation tower with a relief map stands near the true high point. The surroundings show unusual circles of stone formed by periglacial action. It is named for John Nelson Davis, an early settler, Civil War veteran, surveyor, and naturalist.
Top Trails
| Trail | Length | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Trail | 0.8 miles | Route to the summit tower |
| Mt. Davis Trail | 0.1 miles | Short summit walk |
| Shelter Rock Trail | 1 mile | Rock formations |
| Wolf Rock Trail | 0.8 miles | Rock outcrop |
| Tub Mill Run Trail | 2.8 miles | Longest trail listed, stream valley |
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