Conococheague Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Conococheague Mountain |
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 Conococheague Mountain
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Elevation | 2,190 ft (670 m) |
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| Location | Perry and Franklin counties, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Blain, Blairs Mills, Doylesburg, McCoysville, and Spruce Hill |
Conococheague Mountain is a long, narrow mountain in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. It's a great place for outdoor adventures!
The highest point on the mountain is called Round Top. It stands tall at 2,190 feet (667 meters) above sea level. You can find Round Top at the very southern end of the mountain ridge.
Most of Conococheague Mountain is inside the Tuscarora State Forest. This means there are many hiking trails and dirt roads to explore. Some of these include Bryner Road, New Germantown Road, and the Iron Horse Trail. The closest town to the mountain is Blain.
Mountain History
People have been cutting down trees (this is called logging) on Conococheague Mountain for a long time. This started around the early 1900s and still happens today. The most common trees you'll see are Beech, oak, and hemlock.
There are also areas with white pine trees. These were planted specifically to be used for logging later. A place where logs were processed, called a logging mill, was once near Fowlers Hollow State Park. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (a group that helped people find work during tough times) turned this area into a campsite and picnic spot.
Cleaning Up the Mountain
In 2002, something important happened to help the mountain. On March 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources asked for help. They wanted volunteers to clean up a big pile of trash that had been left illegally on top of the mountain. This spot was even named one of the state's "Dirty Dozen" for being so messy.
On April 6, twenty amazing volunteers came to help. They worked hard at the Burns Valley Overlook site. They removed many tires and other trash from the mountain. Special contractors also helped by taking the trash away for proper disposal and recycling.
Together, the volunteers and contractors removed a huge amount of waste. They took away seven tons of trash, 1.7 tons of scrap metal for recycling, and 402 tires! Thanks to their efforts, the mountain was cleaned up, and people could once again enjoy the beautiful views.
Fun Activities
Conococheague Mountain is home to many different animals. You might spot deer, bears, turkeys, and grouse.
Many people enjoy hunting on the mountain. Hunters often visit from the Sherman Creek valley. They usually look for deer and turkey.
