Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain
About the Business
the Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain". The preserve offers stunning views of the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania and is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including rare moths and birds.
Visitors can explore the preserve on foot or by mountain bike, with trails ranging from easy to difficult. The Blueberry trail offers breathtaking views of the ridges and is a great spot to watch the sunset. For a more challenging ride, the Moosic Mountain Big Tour is a 12-mile trail with 1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Birdwatchers will be delighted by the variety of species found at the preserve, including prairie warblers, black-and-white warblers, and northern harriers. The preserve is also home to game species such as white-tailed deer, black bear, and turkey.
The preserve is part of a larger conservation effort that includes adjacent lands owned by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry, totaling approximately 15,000 acres. Through community science initiatives like iNaturalist, visitors can contribute to the understanding and conservation of the preserve's biodiversity.
Thanks to the efforts of organizations like Individual Abilities in Motion, the preserve is working towards improving accessibility for all visitors, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty and diversity of Moosic Mountain.
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Hours open
Monday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Reviews
"Wonderful property for hiking. Sad to see the O'Conner Reservoir gone. The tree saplings planted there, which number into the hundreds, will likely take 30 plus years to create a forest."
"Nice easy trails with nice views. I highly suggest hiking boots. I do wish that the trails were marked better, but there is a map."
"The trails were awesome. The view was great. Disappointed with the amount of rubbish and broken glass left behind though. Had my dog with me on the trails and was constantly going off the trail because of the amount of broken glass bottles all over. Wouldn't recommend bringing pets or young children because if the amount of broken glass. Otherwise very nice trail to hit up"
"Very beautiful place to hike and a gorgeous day!! Good variety of trails! Good shoes required, preferably shoes that can get wet. Lots of creeks over paths and rocky! Definitely recommend."
"A beautiful, rare Heath Barren overlooking the Lackawanna Valley. There are several trails that take you through all kinds of terrain and ecosystems from rocky formations to deciduous forest. You can see the different stages of recovering land from past development. Most trails open for hiking and biking unless noted. Be sure to check out Stonehenge Trail for it's rock formations, Blueberry Trail for it's view of the valley and Gene's Trail for the peaceful reservoir."
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