| Anders Run Natural Area | |
|---|---|
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Warren County,Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Youngsville |
| Coordinates | 41°49′29″N79°16′31″W / 41.8248°N 79.2753°W /41.8248; -79.2753 |
| Area | 96 acres (39 ha) |
| Established | 1987 |
Anders Run Natural Area is a 96-acre (39 ha)protected area inWarren County,Pennsylvania, United States. It is part ofCornplanter State Forest.[1][2]
The Natural Area contains about 50 acres (20 ha) ofold-growth forest. Although parts of the area were logged during the first two decades of the 19th century,tree rings of fallen trees have revealed 200-year-old white pines and 400-year-old hemlocks. These trees are also known for their impressive size.[3]
In addition to its forests, the Natural Area also has a stream with nativetrout and fine stands of wildflowers. There is a historic residence on the property built in 1841 called the "Little Stone House", though in recent years the structure has fallen into a severe state of disrepair.[4] The Natural Area has about 2 miles (3.2 km) of hiking trails.[2]
