Observation Platform - Erie National Wildlife Refuge - Crawford County, PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jonathanatpsu
N 41° 35.277 W 079° 58.843
17T E 584957 N 4604530
A bird watching observation platform at the Erie National Wildlife Refuge
Waymark Code: WM12PZR
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
Views: 9

This bird watching observation platform is in the Sugar Lake Division of the Erie National Wildlife Refuge in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The platform is covered and has benches and two scopes to look through, including one that is handicapped accessible. The platform is accessible via two trails, both of which have parking areas along Richie Road. The Deer Run Trail, which is a 2.6 mile loop passes by the observation deck. There is also a shorter, handicapped accessible trail that leads from a parking area directly to the observation platform. A variety of birds are known to frequent this area, including bald eagles, blue herons, kingfishers, ducks, geese, woodpeckers, and more.
Park Name: Erie National Wildlife Refuge

Sponsoring Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Handicap Accessible?: Yes

Website: [Web Link]

Parking Coordinates: N 41° 35.355 W 079° 58.560

Entrance Fee: Not Listed

List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed

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