Little Flat Fire Tower Area
Little Flat Fire Tower, Little Flat Tower Road, State College, PA, USA
The Little Flat Fire Tower, a memorable landmark along the Mid-State Trail, was constructed in the mid-1900's to help spot wildfires in the state forest. Explore a popular 3.6 mile hiking loop in this area, or park near the tower and explore shorter sections of the Mid-State and Old Laurel Run Trails.
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About This Destination
The Little Flat Fire Tower, a memorable landmark along the Mid-State Trail, was constructed in the early-1900's to help spot wildfires in the state forest. Explore a popular 3.6 mile hiking loop in this area, or park near the tower and explore shorter sections of the Mid-State and Old Laurel Run Trails. Depending on the season, blooming mountain laurel, blueberry bushes, fragrant areas of fern, mushrooms, and massive rhododendrons await you in this awe-inspiring area of forest. The base of the tower is a lovely picnic spot the area also boasts a multitude of divergent trails to explore.
Address & Parking Info:
🚗 **There is typically a closed gate about a mile from this GPS location Click here for the exact GPS coordinate of the parking lot.
Visit On Your Own
Little Flat Fire Tower, Little Flat Tower Road, State College, PA, USA