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Buzzard Roost is located in South Mountains State Park and is the tallest mountain in the southern range. The park is filled with some amazing hiking trails, although the northern half of the park, where Buzzard’s Roost lies, is undeveloped and remote. There are no direct trails to the summit, but hikers can make their way there nonetheless with some bushwhacking. This hike is not for amateur hikers, and items like a GPS, map, or compass are suggested when attempting this route. Despite the difficulty, a trip to the summit of Buzzard’s Roost is home to some truly beautiful nature, including forests that have been untouched by man for decades.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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