Sand Run Trail System Sand Run Trail System Fishing Care for the Land Tioga State Forest

Sand Run is a stocked trout stream. All fishing must State forests belong to all Pennsylvanians. The Sand Run Falls trail system is located in the Maple Hill Area near Arnot. This area contains a be done in accordance with PFBC Rules and Regula- Take time to enjoy them, but know the tions. There are many other streams and lakes in this rules and regulations designed to protect mixture of hardwood forest, primarily northern- hardwoods. The highlight of this area is a beauti- general area that offer opportunities for cold water the forests and you. Please be careful and warm water species. with fire, keep our forests litter free and ful 30 foot high waterfall along Sand Run, which is a tributary of the . don’t damage trees and other plants.

This area contains many miles of maintained trails designed for hiking and cross-country ski- Camping Information Certified “Well Managed” ing. Non-motorized multiuse trails are marked The Tioga State Forest is open to camping in most state forests are certified to with a red rectangular blaze. This is a relatively areas. Camping permits are required for motorized ® remote area with rolling terrain. Skiers should go FSC standards. The Forest Stewardship camping, any camping within the , ® equipped to endure the severe winter weather Council is an independent organization or any time you stay at one location for more than conditions that are common in northern Pennsyl- supporting environmentally appropriate, one night. Please contact the Tioga State Forest Dis- vania. There are approximately 9 miles of trail socially beneficial, and economically via- trict Office for more information on regulations and open to hiking and cross-country skiing in this ble management of the world's forests. areas open to camping. All campers are encouraged Pennsylvania’s vast state forest system com- area. prises 2.2 million acres which is publicly to obtain a permit in case you are overdue or if some- iConservePA Pennsylvania’s vast state forest system comprises owned and managed by the Department of Sand Run Falls Hiking Trail – This trail is ap- one needs to reach you. Campers must: 2.2 million acres which is publicly owned and To learn more about the state’s natural resources Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau proximately 6.0 miles in length and stretches 3  Camp at least 100 feet from any stream; managed by the Department of Conservation and and what you can do to help protect and enjoy them, of Forestry. The purpose of the state forests by miles from the trailhead to Sand Run Falls. Half Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry. The pur-  Keep field privies at least 200 feet from any law is “to provide a continuous supply of tim- of the trail is now part of the Mid State Trail, log onto iConservePA.org. water source; poseber, lumber of the statewood, forests and other by lawforest is products; “to provide to a which is blazed with orange. Daren T. Bryant,  Pack out all trash; continuousprotect watersheds, supply of conserve timber, lumberwater and wood, regu- and Troop 24, Wellsboro, PA built the trail in 1993- other forest products; to protect watersheds, con-  Not have campfires when wildfire danger is late the flow of rivers and streams of the state; 1994 as a Boy Scout Eagle project. serve water and regulate the flow of rivers and high. Campfires are prohibited from Mar 1-May and to furnish opportunities for healthful recre- 25 and Oct 1-Dec 1 without a camping permit streams of the state; and to furnish opportunities Sand Run Falls Ski Trail – This trail is about ation to the public.” which specifically permits campfires. for healthful recreation to the public.” 3.0 miles in length. The roads and trail that make up the ski trail are maintained specifically for Tioga State Forest comprises 162,000 acres in cross-country skiing. Tioga,Tioga State Lycoming Forest andcomprises Bradford 162,000 counties. acres in The TiogaTioga, State Lycoming Forest has and been Bradford under counties.formal manage- The Beginner Ski Trail– Shortly after you leave the mentTioga since State 1955 Forest with has the been development under formal of aman- Forest parking area this trail begins. It is a relatively flat For more information Managementagement since Plan. 1955 with The the Tiogadevelopment State of Forest a and easy 1.2 mi. trail suitable for beginners or any ResourcesForest Management Plan provides Plan. The detailed Tioga multiple State - experience level. It is about 80% complete, as it Tioga State Forest resourcesForest Resources management Plan plansprovides for water,detailed soils, multi- min- still needs a surface dressing installed. erals, fauna, flora, timber, and recreation. It will Forest District #16 ple-resources management plans for water, 1 Nessmuk Lane emphasizesoils, minerals, sustainability fauna, flora, through timber, anand ecosystemrecrea- Other Trails – There are many other old timber management approach, striving to conserve the sale roads, test drill roads, and trails that are open Wellsboro, PA 16901 tion. It will emphasize sustainability through biologicalan ecosystem diversity management while providing approach, both striving recrea- to Non-Motorized recreational use within this (570) 724-2868 tional opportunities and forest products. block of state forest land near Arnot. to conserve the biological diversity while [email protected] providing both recreational opportunities and www.dcnr.state.pa.us forest products.

DCNR-Bureau of Forestry Revised January 2014

Revised 11/2013