Rocky Ridge Natural Area
| Rocky Ridge Natural Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | McAlevys Fort |
| Coordinates | 40°33′53″N 77°50′56″W / 40.5646°N 77.8490°W |
| Area | 150 acres (61 ha) |
Rocky Ridge Natural Area is a 150-acre (61 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 preserve wildflowers while offering access to exposed formations of Oriskany sandstone.[1] The area is popular with rock climbers in the region[3] and is also known for its colorful fall foliage.[4] It is traversed by the Standing Stone Trail.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Rothrock State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 84–88.
- ↑ Coakley, Rebekka (November 2, 2017). "Great Outdoors: Out of the Comfort Zone". StateCollege.com. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Negley, Erin (October 30, 2025). "As Pennsylvania fall color fades, here are the best spots to still see peak foliage". LancasterOnline. Retrieved May 16, 2026.
- ↑ Standing Stone Trail (map and guide). Huntingdon, PA: Standing Stone Trail Club. 2018.
