Elk State Forest

Elk State Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Jerry Ridge Vista, Elk State Forest, in Cameron and Clinton Counties
Map showing the location of Elk State Forest
Map showing the location of Elk State Forest
Location of Elk State Forest's headquarters in PennsylvaniaLocation Map of Elk State Forest Holdings
LocationPennsylvania, United States
Coordinates41°20′00″N 78°17′29″W / 41.33333°N 78.29139°W / 41.33333; -78.29139
Area200,000 acres (810 km2)
Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Established1900
Governing bodyPennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
WebsiteElk State Forest

Elk State Forest is a Pennsylvania State Forest in Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry District #13. The main offices are located in Emporium in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.

The forest is located on 200,000 acres (80,940 ha), chiefly in Cameron and Elk counties, with small parts of the forest also in Clinton, McKean and Potter counties. Major hiking trails in Elk State Forest include the Bucktail Path and the Quehanna Trail. Other trails include the Fred Woods Trail and the Elk Trail.