Clearfield County PA Backwoods, Backroads, Backwaters 2012 : Page 38

@ccbackwoods/outdoors Curwensville Lake Recreation Area 1256 Lake Drive Curwensville, PA, 16833 814-236-2320 Quehanna Wild Area SR 879 814-765-5734 The Curwensville Lake Recreation Area is 362 Acres of recreation land that offers many opportunities to entertain the whole family. Biking, hiking, boating, camping and fishing are just a few of the activities available at Curwensville Lake. You will find 2 sand volleyball courts, 7 hiking trails, no horsepower restriction boating, athletic fields, sand beach, boat launch and marina, 52 electric campsites, group camping and more. The splendor of our National Bird, the Bald Eagle, can be captured on film or in your mind’s eye as the Lake is host to a family of Bald Eagles. Curwensville Lake Recreation Area is the Natural Choice. www.curwensvillelake.com Wopsononock Natural Area SR 253 outside of Allemansville 814-765-5734 The Quehanna Wild Area is the first state forest wild area in Pa. and is a 48,000-acre almost circular patch of small second-growth mixed hard wood forest. The Quehanna Wild Area is for the public “to see, use and enjoy for such activities as hiking, hunting, and fishing”. The main hiking trail on the Quehanna plateau is the Quehanna Trail, a 75-mile (121 km) loop trail that passes through the wild area and Moshannon and Elk State Forests. One of the notable features of the natural area is a large stand of paper birch, giving the impression of a much more northerly forest. A reliable place to find snow for cross-country skiing is the Quehanna Cross-Country Ski Trail which goes through the heart of the natural area. There are large open meadows too, which support exceptional wildflowers in spring and summer. www.dcnr.state.pa.us @ccbackwoods Pennsylvania Clearfield County is home to over 300 miles of trails that can be used for walking, hiking, biking, running, Geocaching, ATV & snowmobile riding. #ccFunFacts Visit Clearfield County Boat, picnic, swim, fish, hike...hmmm all of the above. 11 hours ago • Like • Comment Rock Run Recreation Area 1228 St. Lawrence Road, Patton 814-674-6026 Wopsononock Natural Area is 588 acres of land, with protected watershed areas, that is open to the public. There is a large parking area at the entrance. This parking area is great for equestrian trailers. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and wildlife watching---keep your eyes open and you might see eagles, hawks, bears, and deer. Wopsey, as it is called by the locals, is a walk in only area that is restricted to day use. There are no amenities onsite. Fires and motorized vehicles are prohibited. Adjoining land owners have posted property so be sure to have a map of the area and watch for signs. Wopsey is a great place to spend the day enjoying nature. Rock Run Recreation Area is a first-class, multi-use motorized recreation area located in northern Cambria and southern Clearfield Counties. Rock Run Recreation Area provides over 50 miles of trails, with terrain suited to match all skill levels. Open from April through October, from 9 am to dusk, the scenery and challenges are like no other. Visit the website for more information about the park and upcoming events. www.RockRunRecreation.com Come see Nature at its fines t St a te Game Lands There are 38,399 acres of State Game Lands in Clearfield County. Below is a list, by number, area and number of acres. State Game regulations apply to all recreational visitors. For more information log on to www.portal.state.pa.us SGL# 120 34 77 78 87 90 93 94 98 TOWN IRVONA MEDIX RUN CLEAR RUN BIGLER IRISHTOWN GOSHEN SABULA LECONTES MILLS BLUE BALL ACRES 3426 8800 3038 721 10,300 3958 4876 2108 1172 Bilger’s Rocks has been a special place for local people for more than 100 years. Folks from many states and a number of other countries have come to enjoy it since our Association began to promote it in 1990. We hope you’ll come and enjoy it too! Game Lands *87 (see map on page 56-57 for all state game lands) • We have beautifully shaded paths between 300 million-year-old rock walls • Natures wonders to see, touch, smell and enjoy • A beautiful tree covered picnic area and pavilion • A kids play area • Family entertainment • Educational programs • Special events scheduled throughout the year The Bilger’s Rocks Association • P.O. Box 133 • Grampian, Pa 16838 (814) 236-1617 • www.bilgersrocks.com 1.866.GO.Wilds 39

Bilger's Rocks
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