Michaux State Forest
Forest in ShippensburgFree
Michaux State Forest, Menallen Township, PA 17307, USA
About
A vast 85,500-acre expanse of oak-heath forest and ridgetop barrens serving as Pennsylvania’s cradle of forestry. It feels like a rugged, historic wilderness perfect for deep-woods exploration and quiet reflection.
Written from public posts on TikTok. Updated Sep 2026.
Highlights
- 37-mile stretch of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
- Designated summer and winter ATV trail systems
- Public rifle and pistol target shooting range
- Historic site of the first Pennsylvania forestry school
- Unique talus slopes and vernal pool ecosystems
Details
- Address
- Michaux State Forest, Menallen Township, PA 17307, USA
- Phone
- +1 717-352-2211
- Coordinates
- 39.99037, -77.35860
Good to know
Michaux State Forest is a forest in Shippensburg, United States. A vast 85,500-acre expanse of oak-heath forest and ridgetop barrens serving as Pennsylvania’s cradle of forestry. It feels like a rugged, historic wilderness perfect for deep-woods exploration and quiet reflection.
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