Bark Cabin Natural Area

Bark Cabin Natural Area is an 84-acre (34 ha) protected area in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Tiadaghton State Forest.[2][3]

Bark Cabin Natural Area
Approaching Bark Cabin Natural Area via the Mid State Trail
Map showing the location of Bark Cabin Natural Area
Map showing the location of Bark Cabin Natural Area
Location within Pennsylvania
LocationLycoming County, Pennsylvania
Nearest townWaterville
Coordinates41°25′08″N 77°23′04″W / 41.4189°N 77.3845°W / 41.4189; -77.3845
Area7 acres (2.8 ha)[1]

The Natural Area protects a copse of old growth trees, including black cherry and aspen trees which are relatively uncommon in the region.[3] The area can only be accessed by hiking in on the Mid State Trail from a nearby gravel road.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Hidden Gems of the Tiadaghton: Bark Cabin Natural Area". Pennsylvania Depaertment of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Tiadaghton State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  3. ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 147–148.
  4. ^ "Mid State Trail Association". Mid State Trail Association: Woolrich Region. Retrieved 2022-10-11.