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Scenic Lookouts in Fulton County, Pennsylvania
by Eldon Martin
Updated 03-23-06

There are plenty of places in Fulton County to enjoy the beauty of God's creation, but if you'd like an extra helping, check out these spots.  Take your camera along!

The Tuscarora lookout

I'm not sure if this scenic area is in Fulton or Franklin county, but it is only a short drive from McConnellsburg. Take route 30 east to the top of the mountain and turn left on Aughwick road across from the Mountain House. Go just under a mile and bear right on Tower road.  About 1.7 miles back you'll come to a "Y", at which you can turn either way; they both arrive at the same place. You'll need to leave your vehicle and walk about 50 yards to the edge of the cliff.


The Sideling Hill lookout

To get to this one from McConnellsburg, take route 30 west through Harrisonville and to the top of Sideling hill.  As soon as you top the mountain, turn left on Bark Road.  The road splits about 3/10 of a mile back - stay to the left.  The lookout is on the left about 1.7 miles back, and about 40 yards from the edge of the road. There's a convenient parking area on the right.  Cliff Trail, which crosses the road about 1/10 of a mile before the parking area, also leads to a similar lookout, but with less visibility.

Do you know about another scenic lookout in the area?  Send me an email with directions, and we'll post it here.