Moss Hollow Lookout – White Birch Vista loop from Slate Run

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Moss Hollow Lookout – White Birch Vista loop from Slate Run

Hard

3.3

(25)

hikers

Moss Hollow Lookout – White Birch Vista loop from Slate Run

06:26

19.8km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.07 km

Moss Hollow Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can see across the valley formed by Naval Run to Hemlock Mountain and the Black Forest Trail.

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5.43 km

White Birch Vista

Highlight • Viewpoint

You look north from here across a forest of white birch trees falling down the mountain toward Little Slate Run.

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5.75 km

Black Forest Trail junction

Highlight • Trail

The Black Forest Trail follows orange blazes for its entire 42-mile length. Here it intersects with the old Gas Line Trail.

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19.3 km

Hotel Manor

Highlight • Restaurant

The Hotel is right by the trailhead to the Black Forest Trail, and serves breakfast for hotel guests. The restaurant is usually open to the public from approximately 12pm to …

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19.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

1.94 km

468 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km