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 Hearts Content Scenic / Picnic Area - Allegheny National Forest - Warren, Pennsylvania
N 41° 41.517 W 079° 15.143
17T E 645432 N 4617049
This Picnic Area/Trailhead of the Allegheny National Forest is located in Watson Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania
Waymark Code: WMFGRN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2012
Views: 6
Hearts Content Scenic / Picnic Area - Allegheny National Forest - Warren, Pennsylvania
This combination picnic area/trailhead offers picnic tables, charcoal grills, pavilion, vault toilet, pressurized water fountain, informational and interpretive signing. It is an access point for the following trails:
Hearts Content Interpretive Trail
a short 1.1 mile loop trail through the Old-Growth Forest (300+ year old white pine, hemlock and beech forest)
Tom's Run Loop
3.2 mile cross country ski trail (located north of the trailhead)
Ironwood Loop
3.3 mile cross country ski trail (located southeast of the trailhead)
Wheeler Loop
1.3 mile cross country ski trail (located west of the trailhead and encircling Hearts Content Campground)
Orienteering:
An orienting course (a competitive sport that involves using a map and compass to find your way in unfamiliar terrain) can also be accessed from this trailhead. There are three orienteering courses to select from: Introductory - controls 1 - 10 are designed for easy hiking (all on trails), easy navigation; Intermediate - controls 21 - 26 are designed to be easy hiking (mostly on trails) but more difficult navigation; Advanced - controls 31 - 35 are designed for off-trail hiking and very difficult navigation. The trailhead is plowed during winter activity
Restrictions
Forest Supervisor Closure Orders prohibit the use of mountain bikes and saddle, pack or draft animals. Be aware that this area is used heavily in the late fall and spring by hunters. It is a good idea to wear bright fluorescent colored clothing if hiking during these time periods.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 120 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
See Long Description
What points of interest are there?:
300 Year Old Growth Forest,
What activities are available?:
Hiking, Orienteering, X-C Sking, Picnicking
Hours of accessibility?: Sunrise-Sunset
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes and Poison Plants
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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