Sproul State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area
About
Sproul State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area is a 15,802-acre park in Pennsylvania, about 1.3 miles from the town of North Bend. It is a large natural area within Sproul State Forest, and its size makes it a base for exploring the surrounding trails rather than a single destination. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Renovo weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several trails start close by. Four Ridge Trail is about 1.5 miles away, Little McCloskey Trail about 1.8 miles, and Flat Ridge Trail about 1.9 miles. Paddlers can head to Young Womans Creek, roughly 5 miles off.
Park size
15,802 acres
Location
Sproul State Forest - Bucktail State Park Natural Area
Pennsylvania
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 36–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Renovo, PA weather station, 3.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan34° high19° low
- Feb38° high19° low
- Mar47° high26° low
- Apr61° high36° low
- May72° high46° low
- Jun79° high56° low
- Jul83° high60° low
- Aug81° high59° low
- Sep75° high52° low
- Oct62° high41° low
- Nov50° high32° low
- Dec39° high25° low
Nearby
- Four Ridge TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Little McCloskey TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Flat Ridge TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Jack Paulhamus Trail (GARBY)Hiking2.3 mi
- Cliffhanger TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Fye Camp TrailHiking2.9 mi
- Laurelly Fork TrailHiking3 mi
- Young Womans CreekCanoeing5.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
