Fire Tower Loop Trail

Greenwood Furnace State Park

Length:  7.0 miles
Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
Greenwood Spur: Blue Blaze
Ruff Gap & Snowmobile Road: Red Blaze

This is a loop to the Greenwood Fire Tower on Broad Mountain. The trailhead for the Greenwood Spur (blue blazes) is near the Visitor Center. Watch for house foundations and charcoal hearths along the way. Once on top, cross Seeger Road and continue to the tower.

The tower was erected in the 1930s, and is still used to watch for forest fires. From here, the Greenwood Spur continues to Alan Seeger State Forest Picnic Area and the Mid State Trail. To return to the park, follow the access road (red blazes) to Seeger Road. Pick up Ruff Gap Trail and descend to the snowmobile road and follow it back to the intersection with Greenwood Spur. Turn left to return to the park.

Directions:

The entrance to the park is on PA 305; a 10-minute drive west of Belleville or a 35-minute drive southeast of State College.