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Summary: This is a nice little hike past a stream, a rock garden for a glacier, through a forest then up a steep climb to the memorial site for an Air Mail pilot that crashed in the 30's. The memorial still has some of the metak from the plane. Trailhead: Access Greens Valley Road from Rt. 144 Nittany Mountain. Travel 3 1/2 miles to James Cleveland Trailhead, the trail was blazed by a local Boy Scout Troop (Lat:40.88535 Lon:-77.67737) Trail Guides for James Cleveland Memorial: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: None Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Paul Saneholtz, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Bill on 4/23/2004 At the top of the hill, you will find the memorial of the James Cleveland crash site. On May 24th, 1931, James (Jimmy on the memorial obelisk) Cleveland died in a plane crash. he was an early air mail pilot. In addition to an inscribed obelisk, there is a stone tower upon which rest some of the wrecked parts of his plane--an aging memorial in aluminum and steel. There is a generally solemn feeling here, and you can't help but feel something of what the first rescuers must have felt, having climbed the same hill to this lonely spot. Take a few moments one one of the benches. A little further past the memorial is a scree slope with great views of Penn's Valley -- See www.hikepa.com for more info, photos and a map for this hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Pennsylvania Hiking, Pennsylvania Trails, Pennsylvania Hikes, Centre County Hiking, Centre County Trails, Centre County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||