Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trail
This trail is named for the American woodcock, also known as the timberdoodle, that uses both the forest and open areas for mating and nesting. This trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that offers a hardened trail for accessibility.
The trailhead accesses two short interpretive loop trails, the 1/2 mile Bluebird Loop and the 1-1/4-mile Woodcock Loop. Both take visitors through a managed wildlife area.
Trail Map/Brochure (pdf)
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Open year-round. |
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Operational Hours: | Open all year. |
Fees: | No fee |
Permit Info: | No permit required |
Open Season: | January - December |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | These trails are for hiking, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. Motorized vehicles, ATV's and snowmobiles are prohibited. Forest trails policy prohibits the use of saddle, pack or draft animals on hiking or cross-country ski trails. As a visitor to the National Forest, you are asked to follow certain rules designed to protect the Forest, natural resources and to provide for public safety of visitors. These rules are available to you on-line or at any office of the Allegheny National Forest. Please take time to read and understand them. General Topic orders apply across the Forest. Applicable Orders for this Site:
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Closest Towns: | Bradford, PA |
Water: | None |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Bradford Ranger District Address: 29 Forest Service Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 Phone: 814-362-4613 Email: sm.fs.anf@usda.gov |
General Information
Directions:From Bradford
- Travel on US-219
- In Custer City turn right onto PA-770 W.
- Travel on PA 770 W.for 10.9 miles.
- Turn right/west at PA 59 W.
- Travel west on PA 59 for 1.2 miles.
- Destination is on the left.
Activities
Day Hiking
Fire Information | Campfires are permitted if maintained in a fire ring, and completely extinguished. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Wildlife
This trail is named for the American woodcock, also known as the timberdoodle, that uses both the forest and open areas for mating and nesting.
For information on species common to Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny National Forest visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission website for game and nongame species information.
When you see wildlife, please remember:
- never feed wildlife
- don't interfere with mating, predation or other natural behaviors.
- keep a respectful distance
- preserve habitat by following "leave no trace" principles.
- leave young wildlife where you find them.
If you think you've found a sick or injured animal please call the Pennsylvania Game Commission.