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Waypoint 1 altitude Here ? Climb down on northern landing . Which way do the large rectangular rocks seem to face ? Is there any weathering on top of the rocks ? What color are the rocks describe what they look like ?
Waypoint 2 , What is happening to this Boulder ?
Waypoint 3, North Lookout Examine these rocks and tell me how they differ from the rocks at the South Lookout
Waypoint 4 South Lookout. which way are the rocks pointing ? What color are they not including the Graffiti, is there any sign of any Quartz ? Feel the top of the a rock then feel the bottom of the rock tell me why you think there's a difference !
Waypoint 5(parking ) What was your elevation difference from parking to bear rocks and parking to South lookout .
6.A new change to the guidelines allows me to require a photo. Take a picture of you or a personal item at the site.
Rocks, Rocks, And more Rocks, avid Hikers to Pennsylvania and Thru Hikers on the Appalachian Trail all refer to Pennsylvania as Rocksylvanna because of the Rocks along the Appalachian Trail. Rocks are made of two or more different minerals that have been: a. cemented together, or b. squeezed and heated together, or c. melted and cooled together. ◦Rocks make up the majority of the Earth's crust. One of the most common rock is granite. The four minerals that make up granite are feldspar, quartz, mica and hornblende Bake Oven Knob is a highpoint along the rocky ridge of Blue Mountain in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Appalachian Trail follows the spine of Blue Mountain in this area and cleaves the Bake Oven Knob area, with a northern overlook in Carbon County and a southern overlook in Lehigh County. Bake Oven Knob sits on the boundary of Carbon County to the north and Lehigh County to the south. The peak is roughly 12 miles north-northwest as the crow flies from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Fantastic views of nearby mountains and surrounding country side, plus easy accessibility, make Bake Oven Knob a popular hiking destination. This is especially true in Autumn, when glorious Fall color, a southward raptor migration and hunting season conspire to turn this into one crowded overlook. Sadly, the rocks have been marred by graffiti. Nonetheless, the bare rocky outcrops provide a delightful place to enjoy lunch and take in the views while basking in the sunshine. Plenty of hikers will describe the views from Bake Oven Knob as some of the best in southeastern Pennsylvania. Bake Oven Knob is the highest point in Lehigh County, 1600 feet above sea level. The "knob" is approximately 50 ft above the crest of the Blue Mountain. It's name came from the bowl-shaped feature associated with the formation. This formation is composed primarily of Tuscarora quartzite about 400 - 430 million years old (Silurian). Bears Rocks is Located on the crest of Blue Mountain in northeastern Lynn Township and southwestern Penn Township. An outcrop of the Tuscarora quartzite (Silurian age) forms three large blocks standing in a row; is said to have housed many bears. The Tuscarora Formation underlies Blue Mountain and is the hardest rock found in the region and the most resistant to erosion. this accounts for the relatively great height of Blue Mountain compared with the Great Valley. The Tuscarora quartzite is composed of rounded quartz grains firmly cemented by silica. REFERENCES: Berlin, A. F. [1922], The Bake Oven Knob, Lehigh County Historical Society, Proceedings 1922, p. 44-48. Miller, B. L., Fraser, D. M., Miller, R. L., and others [1941], Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Geological Survey, 4th ser., County Report 39, 492 p Welcome to Rocksylvania Bear Rocks/ Bake Oven Knob.
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