MOUNTAIN HIDE-A-WAY, REMOTE, SECURE AND VERY PRIVATE- Be self sufficient, off the grid, near the center of “Pennsylvania Wilds”, which encompasses 2,000,000 acres of public lands. Enjoy solitude in your RV or entertain your guests with numerous nature oriented outdoor recreations in the immediate area. It is only ten minutes to the unlimited horsepower 1160 acre East Branch of Clarion River Dam, 37 miles to the 21,000 acre Kinzua Reservoir, 15 miles to Kinzua Bridge Skywalk Visitor Center and within a 45 minute drive of the Elk County Visitor Center, home of the largest eastern wild elk herd. This 104 acre tract is shaped like two overlapping rectangles. It is protected from future encroachment because it is bordered on six sides by the Conservation Fund’s 32,591 acre Clarion Junction Forest. That land, in permanent conservation easement, is directly connected to the 24,117 acre State Game Lands, 80,000 acre Elk State Forest and the 517,000 acre Allegheny National Forest. With state park in-holdings added that totals 600,000 acres of perpetually protected land for you and your wildlife to roam. Without crossing a public road you can view or climb down to the Clarion River. The north property line and one eastern boundary adjoin multi-generation family held forests, both blocked from view by the terrain. While the property is securely isolated from public view the lane entrance is only one mile from US Route 219. That juncture is just 40 miles north of Interstate 80 near Dubois, PA and eleven miles south of US Route 6. Peace Bridge, Canada is 110 miles north. Locally, it is only 15 miles to Ridgway, the county seat, and St Marys, a town with full services. Bradford the closest regional airport with daily connections to Pittsburgh and Washington Dulles is 22 miles north. Helicopter landing on-site is easy in the ten acre open field at 1860’elevation. Enjoy the captivating view of Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Highlands from the hilltop open fields or delve into the intricacies of your northern hardwood forest that vary from wetland to hilltop. Property has been professionally managed for habitat diversity for over 50 years resulting in a full spectrum of native plants and animals. The fifteen foot deep, three acre pond caps off the environmental diversity with an active beaver population and bass fishery. Bald eagles nest on the cross bars of the power poles and patrol the area from here to the nearby East Branch of the Clarion River(Instaner)Dam. Build what you like; no zoning, only National Building Codes are required. There are several fresh water springs. The terrain and geology provide the owner with all options. Choose from the splendid isolation of an RV pad to a country estate with its own golf course &/or ATV trails. Enjoy and invest. Currently there is very active interest in the lucrative leasing of parts of this property for solar power generation. (Minimum 3 megawatt potential) Also, there is a proven reserve of shallow gas that can be tapped for independent heat and electricity. If getting back to nature is an objective, there is a small market for specialty farm crops like hops or grains for local distilleries. Amish farmers live nearby and may be available to sharecrop. Currently, non-timber forest crops such ramps, ginseng and mushrooms are gaining popularity and could be pursued. Property taxes are $250 per year. There is clear title. This haven is available for immediate possession. All boundaries are established and prominently marked. Call tax conscious owner with any questions and to schedule on-site inspection, if desired. 717.497.5164
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