Hike Description
- Follow a short side trail from the Sunrise Mountain parking area, coming to the views from the Sunrise Mountain Pavilion at 0.1 mile. The shelter was built in the 1930s and, true to its name, is the place to be as dawn puts an end to darkness.
- Continuing south on the A.T., a ledge provides an additional viewpoint before you enter woods and walk the broad crest of Kittatinny Mountain.
- Pass by Tinsley Trail to the right at 1.1 miles, a slight view to the west at 1.2 miles, and the Stony Brook Trail (leading to Gren Anderson Shelter) at 2.5 miles.
- Cross Stony Brook at 2.6 miles, pass the Tower Trail at 3.5 miles, and come to Culver Fire Tower at 3.6 miles. The clearing around the tower will provide excellent views if you don’t want to climb its steps for the 360 degree vista.
- Retrace your steps to complete the hike.
Directions
From US 206 in Culver Gap, follow Upper North Shore Road for 0.25 mile, turn left onto Sunrise Mountain Road and follow it to the parking area at road’s end.
