Forbes State Forest - Spruce Flats Bog and Wildlife Area
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I love bogs, wet meadows and other inland wetlands! So Spruce Flats is awesome to me. I love the wind directed growth of the trees, the plants and animals and of course, the smell. This is such a rare and interesting treat, especially for Southern Pennsylvania. It's very easy to get to as you walk down a short trail. There is a short boardwalk to a viewing platform that awards you with broad views of the bog. During late spring and early summer you can listen to breeding populations of Canada and Magnolia Warblers with an occasional Veery or two.
Sir Hc
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Spruce Flats Bog is an ecological treasure that sadly won't last forever. It sits atop the ridge of Laurel Mountain and can be easily accessed by short trail from the parking area to the bog. You will want to park in the Laurel Ridge State Park picnic parking area and should visit during each season if possible. You will be glad you paid the Spruce Flats Bog a visit!
Greg Kottler
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Really neat to see, as high altitude bogs are very rare. The path to the bog is pretty short, even, and covered in gravel. The wooden pier extends out into the bog so you can get a good look. There are also pit toilet type restrooms available at the beginning of the trail near the parking lot.
Chelsea Herd
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This is a super cool place. It's a rare thing this high up in elevation. Sad it won't last forever as the forest will slowly envelope it. It's very quiet all around. The trail is flat and easy going. A few minutes of walking and your there. Lots of birds in the area.
Arynn Frampton
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Its really cool to see and it's a short walk from the parking lot. There are some nice hiking trails in the area too
Ben Churchfield
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Pitcher plants were up. Beautiful, quiet places, easy walk, wheelchair trail.
Donna B.
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