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Ascent of Fort Hill on 2012-03-17

Climber: Richard Oestreicher

Date:

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Ascent Type:

Successful Summit Attained

Peak:

Fort Hill

Location:

USA-Pennsylvania

Elevation:

477 m / 1568 ft

Ascent Trip Report

From Smithton, Pa. I took SR 3039 to SR 1002 to Tower Road, and parked at the gate to the track going up to the large microwave tower visible for some distance. The gate was locked but not posted.. The high spot appeared to be just east of the base of the tower.

Summary Total Data

Elevation Gain:

47 m / 156 ft

Distance:

1.6 km / 1 mi

Route Conditions:

Road Hike

Gear Used:

Ski Poles

Ascent Statistics

Elevation Gain:

47 m / 156 ft

Distance:

0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Route:

road

Trailhead:

Tower Road 430 m / 1412 ft

Time Up:

11 Minutes

Descent Statistics

Distance:

0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Time Down:

9 Minutes

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