Ledgedale Natural Area

Adjacent to Ledgedale Recreation Area, this 80-acre woodland tract is maintained in a natural state with trails for hiking, bird watching, photography and public enjoyment of the scenery. Many of the trails follow old logging roads, since this area was logged about 1910-1920, prior to PPL ownership. The observant hiker will notice many different types of trees, with red maple, black birch and hemlock being the most common. In winter, the large stands of Hemlock are in sharp contrast to the openness of the deciduous trees.

The large boulders seen along the hiking trails are evidence of the prehistoric glaciers that moved through this area. They were left as the glaciers receded. Although the rocks appear to penetrate the ground, they are usually on the surface with only sand and gravel beneath.

The woods are home to a wide variety of birds and animals. Some of the major game animals which a lucky hiker may see include raccoon, red and gray fox, ruffed grouse, red and gray squirrel, white-tailed deer and black bear.

Hunting, camping, picnicking, fire-building, ATV's, snowmobiles and other motorized vehicles are prohibited at Ledgedale Natural Area.

For map of Ledgedale Natural Area, click here.

Directions to Ledgedale Natural Area

From Route 590
Turn onto Everly Road (make right if coming from Hamlin, make left if coming from Hawley – Pranzo’s Auto Service will be across the street). Follow straight until you come to Goose Pond Rd. Continue straight through stop sign onto Saint Mary Church Road. Follow road to end and make left at the stop sign onto Ledgedale Road. At the next intersection, Indian Rocks development will be on your right, make left and go over Ledgedale Bridge. Make first right onto Kuhn Hill Road. Follow road up hill for one half mile and the small parking area for Ledgedale Natural Area will be on your left.

From Route 507
Turn onto Ledgedale Road (make left if coming from Route 84 direction – Exit 20, make right if coming from Route 6 Hawley direction). Follow Ledgedale Road for 1.5 miles until you reach the Ledgedale Campground/Recreation Area. Right before the Ledgedale Bridge, take left onto Kuhn Hill Road. Follow road up hill for one half mile and to the small parking area for Ledgedale Natural Area will be on your left.

GPS Coordinates: N41 21.795 W75 19.410