Meeting Place: Mid State Trail Barree Trailhead on Mountain Road
A state forest natural area is a protected area in a Pennsylvania state forest that is managed to preserve its natural state. These areas are set aside to protect unique plants, animals, scenic beauty, geological, and historic features. They provide places to observe distinctive plant and animal communities and showcase outstanding examples of the state’s forest communities. There are over 60 state forest natural areas in Pennsylvania!
Located at a water gap in Tussey Mountain in Huntingdon County, the 624 acre Little Juniata Natural Area is of specific geologic interest for its talus slope of hard, white, Tuscarora sandstone and a horizontal thrust fault.
On this 2.5 mile leisurely walk, participants can expect to observe streamside plants, waterfowl, and rock outcrops next to the Little Juniata River. The trail is mostly flat with a few short up and down hill sections. Come prepared with proper footwear, food, and water. Hiking poles are recommended.
Contact PA Master Naturalist, Kristin Joivell, at [email protected] or (814) 386-6267 with any questions.