Mount Davis Natural Area
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| Mount Davis Natural Area | |
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| File:Observation tower atop Mt. Davis, Pennsylvania.JPG The observation tower at Mt. Davis Natural Area | |
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| Location | Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Salisbury |
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| 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 | edit source]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
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