Elk State Forest, Protected forest in Pennsylvania, US
The 217,000-acre Elk State Forest extends across Cameron, Elk, Potter, McKean, and Clinton counties, featuring northern hardwood and mixed oak forests.
The forest was established in 1900 following extensive logging operations by lumber companies that harvested old-growth trees throughout the 19th century.
The Civilian Conservation Corps members constructed roads, cleared debris, and managed wildfires, with a memorial honoring eight individuals who died fighting a 1938 fire.
Visitors can access multiple hiking paths including the Bucktail Path, Quehanna Trail, Fred Woods Trail, and Elk Trail throughout the forest.
The forest houses a population of over 600 elk, reintroduced in 1913 after the species disappeared from Pennsylvania in 1867.
Location: Pennsylvania
Location: Cameron County
Location: Elk County
Location: Clinton County
Location: McKean County
Location: Potter County
GPS coordinates: 41.33339,-78.29140
Latest update: March 24, 2025 08:49
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