Little Juniata Natural Area
| Little Juniata Natural Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Barree |
| Coordinates | 40°36′12″N 78°07′15″W / 40.6033°N 78.1208°W |
| Area | 624 acres (253 ha) |
Little Juniata Natural Area is a 624-acre (253 ha) protected area in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Rothrock State Forest.[1][2]
Description
The Natural Area was established to protect an undeveloped segment of the Little Juniata River that is known for its unique geology,[3] including a thrust fault and a talus slope of Tuscarora sandstone.[1] The area is centered around a water gap carved by the river through in the ridgeline known as Tussey Mountain. In turn, this is one of the few water gaps in Pennsylvania that was never developed for transportation, though the present Natural Area includes a segment of an old railroad grade with a stone bridge over the river.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Rothrock State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- 1 2 Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 79–83.
- ↑ Swift, Megan (July 14, 2023). "Free Guided Hikes to Explore Little Juniata Natural Area". StateCollege.com. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
