Bryce Hosseini
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Frying Pan lookout tower trail head
Fairly small parking area. The wide gravel trail to the top is well kept, but the climb is unrelenting. If you don't hike often, you will be out of breath at the top.
Absolutely fabulous views in every direction from the tower stairs, which are freely accessible and appear to be in pretty good condition. The high railings and fairly generously sized landings are reassuring, especially as the tower sways during high winds.
The top deck containing the lookout's cabin appears to be locked up tight. There is a small opening at the top of the stairs where someone has bent back the grate, but I decided not to crawl through there today. Maybe next time.
Absolutely fabulous views in every direction from the tower stairs, which are freely accessible and appear to be in pretty good condition. The high railings and fairly generously sized landings are reassuring, especially as the tower sways during high winds.
The top deck containing the lookout's cabin appears to be locked up tight. There is a small opening at the top of the stairs where someone has bent back the grate, but I decided not to crawl through there today. Maybe next time.
Pine Mountain Tunnel
Longest tunnel on the parkway, and a relatively straight one as well. Great place to enjoy the sound of your engine if you're into that sort of thing.
Be sure to manually turn your headlights on before entering the tunnel; because there are no lights in the tunnel itself, it gets very dark very fast, and automatic headlights don't always adjust quickly enough. This is true of all parkway tunnels, but is especially important to remember for this one due to its length.
Be sure to manually turn your headlights on before entering the tunnel; because there are no lights in the tunnel itself, it gets very dark very fast, and automatic headlights don't always adjust quickly enough. This is true of all parkway tunnels, but is especially important to remember for this one due to its length.