Tall Timbers Natural Area
| Tall Timbers Natural Area | |
|---|---|
Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Snyder County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Troxelville |
| Coordinates | 40°48′09″N 77°18′37″W / 40.8025°N 77.3102°W |
| Area | 660 acres (270 ha) |
Tall Timbers Natural Area (sometimes called Tall Timber Natural Area) is a 660-acre (270 ha) protected area in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Bald Eagle State Forest.[1][2]
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect a tract of second-growth oak, white pine, and hemlock trees.[1] The area has been described as a home for several bird species that are uncommon in the region.[2] Some old-growth trees survived the Pennsylvania logging era and represent the character of the region's forests before they were largely clearcut in the late 19th Century.[3]
The area is adjacent to Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area, which is immediately to the east,[1] and it has been noted for its scenic fall foliage.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Bald Eagle State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 114–116.
- ^ "Field Trip to Snyder-Middleswarth State Park Natural Area – Tall Timbers" (PDF). Bucknell University. 2008.
- ^ Schneck, Marcus (August 4, 2022). "An insider's list of the best things to see, do in Pa. state forests". PennLive. Retrieved June 2, 2026.