Mount Davis Natural Area Explained

Mount Davis Natural Area
Map:	USA Pennsylvania
Location:	Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Nearest Town:	Salisbury
Coordinates:	39.786°N -79.1764°W

Mount Davis Natural Area is a 581acres protected area in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Forbes State Forest.^{[1] [2]}

Description

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. The area is also known for migrating birds, and it is a crucial habitat for the locally endangered Allegheny woodrat.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Forbes State Forest Wild and Natural Areas . 2024-07-06 . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources . en-US.
2. Book: Fergus, Charles . Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas . Stackpole Books . 2002 . Mechanicsburg, PA . 55-58.
3. Web site: Mount Davis celebrates 100 years as Pennsylvania’s official highest point . 2024-07-06 . Observer-Reporter . en-US.
4. Web site: Whipkey . Brian . Here's why you should visit Mount Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania . 2024-07-06 . Erie Times-News . en-US.
5. Web site: Mount Davis Natural Area Fact Sheet . 2024-07-06 . Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources . en-US.