Michaux State Forest, State forest in Pennsylvania, United States.
Michaux State Forest extends across 85,500 acres of South Mountain region, encompassing parts of Cumberland, Franklin, and Adams counties in Pennsylvania.
The forest land was purchased from lumber and iron companies in the late 19th century to restore areas depleted by extensive logging and charcoal production.
The forest bears the name of French botanist André Michaux, who collected plants for King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette in the Royal Gardens.
Visitors can access numerous recreational activities including hunting, fishing, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, and mountain biking throughout the forest.
The location contains the first state nursery established in 1902 and housed Pennsylvania's first forestry school at Mont Alto.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 39.99037,-77.35860
Latest update: May 22, 2025 00:49
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