Rose Valley Lake
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| DESCRIPTION: The 389-acre Rose Valley Lake is approximately three miles east of the town of Trout Run. The area surrounding the lake is primarily agricultural, with forested hills and woodlots. The lake is operated by the PFBC, which constructed the lake to provide public fishing. However this also provided migrating waterfowl and shorebirds a stopover during spring and fall and one of Lycoming County's finest birding spots. The lake has three public access areas, each with boat launch facilities, and parking for approximately fifty cars. Sixty-eight percent of the shoreline is within 305 feet of a road or access area. The birding at Rose Valley Lake can be very good almost any time of the year, but is especially attractive during migration. Some of the many species which have been found over the years include: Red-throated Loon, Red-necked Grebe, Eared Grebe, Surf and White-winged scoters, Osprey, and Bald Eagle, as well as Dunlin, and Common, Black, and Caspian terns. Clay-colored and Henslow's sparrows have been found in the fields near the lake. |
DIRECTIONS: From US 15, exit unto PA 14 and follow PA 14 into Trout Run. In the middle of town, turn right (east) onto Trout Run Mountain Road. Go 2.5 miles and turn left (north) on Rose Valley Road. Go 0.6 mile and turn right (east) on Trimble Road. Go 1.25 miles to the lake. After 1 mile, turn left (north) on Lake Road. Follow this road around the lake for about 2 miles to Rose Valley Road, where you can turn left (south) to return to Trout Run. |
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| Posted: 2009-10-24 00:00:00 Updated: |
