Strenuous Option- 3.4 Miles - Rocks State Park: King and Queens Seat

Strenuous 3.4 Miles in Rocks State Park + King and Queens Seat "Explore 85 acres of dense forest and massive boulders rising above Deer Creek, culminating in the main attraction: King and QueenÂ’s Seat, 90- foot rock outcroppings once the ancestral meeting place of the Susquehannock Indians. Soaring natural rock outcrops provide breathtaking views, as well as a challenge to rock scramble. Once believed to be a ceremonial gathering place of the Susquehannock Indians, the King and Queen Seat soars above Deer Creek at a height of 190 feet. There are many vertical rock faces on the outcrop some of which are as high as 94 feet. The first thing you will see on this trek is the infamous yellow sign which reads "Caution, freeclimbers have been seriously injured while trying to free climb". This applies to King and Queens seat which we visit at the end of this jaunt. For now, there is enough to occupy you on the extremely steep and rocky approach to the main loop trail where during the first 900 feet of the trail you will gain 200 feet. " Trail Information Trail Type: Irregular Loop Nearby City: Street Length: 3.4 total miles Trail Surface: Packed dirt and rock Exposure: Shade Skill Level: strenuous Duration: 2.5 hours Season: Year-round Trailhead Elev: 310 feet Top Elev: 610 feet Weather Information We hike rain, shine Click here to see an up to the minute forecast for where we will be hiking. Gear Information Here are some suggestions for what to wear and what not to wear for our hikes. Carpool Information If you can drive or want to carpool from an additional location, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment - by just offering a ride! Directions to the Trailhead Click here for directions to the trailhead. Hike is at 10:00 Please remember we are a social hiking group that values fellowship and camaraderie and practice good hike etiquette. We take breaks as necessary and have at least one guide in the front in addition to a "sweeper" in the back and ALL guides/sweepers are equipped with Garmin Rino 530HCx two way waterproof FRS/GMRS radios (15 miles) with GPS navigator and NOAA weather in addition to polling for optimum safety on the trail, which means that no hiker is left behind. If you get upset because someone has to rest at the top of a hill etc. then find another group! We are very supportive, encouraging, and focus on safety while getting or staying fit on the trail and practicing leaving no trace Fido is welcome on this hike:) Let's have good times and see you on the trail! Mike Harris 405.714.3162