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The trail is used to teach users how agencies, sportspersons, and
volunteers cut, plant, and manipulate a forest. Proper forest manipulation
improves habitat for a variety of wildlife species, as well as the types of
tree species that are desirable for certain conditions and for desired
results.
The
Old Loggers Trail is continually being maintained with several noticeable
improvements planned. They include several timber cuts, bridge improvements,
interpretive stations, resting areas (benches), trail surface improvements,
and tree plantings. Some of the
recently completed improvements include a parking area on the Susquehannock
side of the trail, relocation of the trail around a steep area, installation
of location markers, timber cuts, and placement of two small foot bridges
and signs.
Directions:
Pittsburgh: Route 22 east to Huntingdon, then Rt. 26 South to
Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park signs) for specific
lake areas.
Philadelphia: PA turnpike to Breezewood (exit 12), Rt. 30 West to
Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park
signs) for specific lake areas.
State College: From
I-80, Rt. 26 South, through State College, through Huntingdon, to Raystown
Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown park signs) for specific lake
areas.
Harrisburg: Take
Rt22/522 West to Huntingdon, Rt. 26 S. to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake
Access signs (brown park signs) for specific lake areas.
Washington DC: Rt.
270 North to Frederick, then Rt. 70 West to Breezewood. Rt. 30 West to Rt.
26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs (brown) for specific
lake areas.
Baltimore, MD: Rt. 70 West to Breezewood.
Rt. 30 West to Rt. 26 North to Raystown Lake. Watch for Lake Access signs
(brown) for specific lake areas.
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