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Wykoff Run in Quehanna Wild Area, the largest such protected area in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States includes 18 wild areas in its State Forest system. [1] They are managed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Black Ash Swamp Natural Area: Tioga: Tioga: 308 acres (125 ha) [16] [17] Bruce Lake Natural Area: Delaware: Pike: 2,845 acres (1,151 ha) Includes both a natural glacial lake and a man-made lake. [18] [19] Buckhorn Natural Area: Delaware: Pike: 535 acres (217 ha) Also a designated Reptile and Amphibian Protection Area. [18] [20] Carbaugh Run ...
The bridge across the river carries Pennsylvania Route 120 Pennsylvania Wilds (in green) on the map of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Wilds, or the Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation Landscape, is a predominantly rural and forested region in northern central Pennsylvania, mostly within the Allegheny Plateau. It covers about a quarter of the state ...
They are managed by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. A reorganization effective July 1, 2005 shifted territory among several state forests in eastern Pennsylvania, resulting in the elimination of Wyoming State Forest and the creation of Loyalsock State Forest.
The elevation near the river's source is 700 feet (210 m) above sea level. [2] The confluence of the Black River with Saucon Creek is approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of the confluence of Silver Creek with Saucon Creek. [1] The Black River is described as a "miserable ditch" in Trout Unlimited's Guide to Pennsylvania Limestone Streams. [8]
Pages in category "Wilderness areas of Pennsylvania" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The national recreation area is divided into two units, one around Allegheny Reservoir upstream from Kinzua Dam, and another to the south of Warren on the east bank of the Allegheny River. [ 1 ] Allegheny National Recreation Area was established by the 1984 Pennsylvania Wilderness Act, Public Law 98-585.
As is the case with all Pennsylvania state forest wild areas, no development of a permanent nature is permitted “in order to retain the undeveloped character of the area.” [5] Quebec Run is the largest wild area without a road in southwestern Pennsylvania and serves as a destination for various outdoor activities including hiking, mountain ...