Mount Davis Natural Area
| Mount Davis Natural Area | |
|---|---|
 The observation tower at Mt. Davis Natural Area | |
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Salisbury |
| Coordinates | 39°47′10″N 79°10′35″W / 39.7860°N 79.1764°W |
| Area | 581 acres (235 ha) |
Mount Davis Natural Area is a 581-acre (235 ha) protected area in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Forbes State Forest.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The Natural Area consists of a parcel of land on top of Mount Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania at 3,213 feet above sea level.[3] Visitors can use several hiking trails and an observation tower with a 360-degree view.[4] The area features trees that have been stunted by strong winds and concentric stone circles formed by frost heaving.[2] The area is also known for migrating birds, and it is a crucial habitat for the locally endangered Allegheny woodrat.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Forbes State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 55–58.
- ^ "Mount Davis celebrates 100 years as Pennsylvania's official highest point". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ Whipkey, Brian. "Here's why you should visit Mount Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania". Erie Times-News. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
- ^ "Mount Davis Natural Area Fact Sheet" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
