While in the GAP town of Meyersdale I wandered up to Mt. Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania. There are two routes to Mt. Davis. Going via the route that passes through the village of St. Paul it’s a 12.4 mile ride from downtown Meyersdale to the parking lot near the Observation Tower at the summit.
About three miles outside of Meyersdale, on Mt. Davis Road, I stopped at the famous Summit Country Market. This place has a staggering variety of treats including chocolate-covered raisins and nuts, a formidable selection of soft drinks, including ginger beer and sarsaparilla, and a jaw-dropping selection of spices. Great cheese and cold cuts array too.
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| Summit Country Market (click on photos for enlargements) |
Just beyond the market is the village of Summit Mills, where some people were seriously getting into the Halloween spirit.
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| Halloween decorations on Summit Mills |
Beyond Summit Mills is the heart of Amish Country, with numerous well-appointed farms.
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After about ten miles the road begins its ascent to the Mt. Davis ridgeline. The climb is easy for electric bikes but may be a bit daunting for regular bikes. Just short of the summit is a nice little park with picnics tables. Just past the park is the summit ridgeline.
Just past the the summit sign a narrow road turning off to the left leads .9 of a miles to the parking lot near the Summit Observation Tower.
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| Sign marking the turnoff to the Observation Tower |
From the parking lot it’s 228 steps to the Observation Tower.
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| Beginning of the trail to the Observation Tower |
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| Observation Tower |
View from the Observation Tower
