Mount Davis Natural Area

Mount Davis Natural Area is a 581-acre (235 ha) protected area in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Forbes State Forest.^[1][2]

Mount Davis Natural Area
The observation tower at Mt. Davis Natural Area
Location within Pennsylvania
Location	Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Nearest town	Salisbury
Coordinates	39°47′10″N 79°10′35″W
Area	581 acres (235 ha)

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.^[2] The area is also known for migrating birds, and it is a crucial habitat for the locally endangered Allegheny woodrat.^[5]