Black Cherry National Interpretive Trail - Hiking trail near Kane, Pennsylvania, United States - Description
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| Name | Black Cherry National Interpretive Trail | |
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| Summary | The trail passes through a typical Allegheny hardwood forest, consisting of black cherry, white ash, red and sugar maple, beech, black birch and hemlock | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.0 miles / 1.6 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Interpretive Trail - Wildflowers - Wildlife - Woods | |
| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Kane, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/recreation/special_management_areas/black_cherry/ | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Welcome to the Black Cherry National Recreation Trail located at the Twin Lakes Recreation Area. The main loop is 1.0 miles in length, with a short loop off the main trail that adds another 0.4 miles.
The trail passes through a typical Allegheny hardwood forest, consisting of black cherry, white ash, red and sugar maple, beech, black birch and hemlock. Understory shrubs are predominantly serviceeberry, striped witch-hazel, ironwood and hophorn beam. A wide variety of wildflowers and other herbaceous plants pervade the area.
Wildlife that may be observed include white-tailed deer, black bear, porcupine, skunk, squirrel, oppossum and a large variety of songbirds.
The trailhead parking lot is located just prior to entering Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Parking is on the right and the trail can be accessed on the left.
| Latitude | 41.6126749917 degrees / 41° 36.760' / 41° 36' 45.63" |
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| Longitude | -78.761715889 degrees / -78° 45.703' / -78° 45' 42.18" |
| Created by Nick on 04/02/2008 |
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