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Devil's Elbow Natural Area

Coordinates: 41°34′17″N 76°49′13″W / 41.5714°N 76.8203°W / 41.5714; -76.8203
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Devil's Elbow Natural Area
Map showing the location of Devil's Elbow Natural Area
Map showing the location of Devil's Elbow Natural Area
Location within Pennsylvania
LocationLycoming County, Pennsylvania
Nearest townGrover
Coordinates41°34′17″N 76°49′13″W / 41.5714°N 76.8203°W / 41.5714; -76.8203
Area404 acres (163 ha)

Devil's Elbow Natural Area is a 404-acre (163 ha) protected area in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Loyalsock State Forest.[1][2]

Description[edit]

The Natural Area surrounds two branches of Rock Run in the northeastern corner of Lycoming County, and protects several wetlands that host native carnivorous plants that are rare in Pennsylvania such as sundew and pitcher plant.[1] The area's name references a sharp turn in a nearby road, though the Natural Area itself can only be accessed on foot.[2] There are also folk legends of ghosts in the area.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Loyalsock State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
  2. ^ a b Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 149–151.
  3. ^ Marcus, Schneck (2021-10-26). "Lady in White ghosts said to haunt many spots across Pennsylvania". PennLive. Retrieved 2024-06-30.