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Produced in partnership with our friends at the PA Wilds Center, this map unlocks truly special outdoor recreation landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(162, 7, 162);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(162, 7, 162);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purplelizard.com\/\" title=\"Purple Lizard Maps — Your Best Adventure Starts with Outstanding Maps\"\u003ePurple Lizard Maps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e over Map Apps?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of cellular service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon't run out of battery power–doesn't need recharged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangible Maps are cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes Great Wall Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore detailed and more vetted trail systems than most map apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Business Support - Local PA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ekeeps you disconnected from your screen and more connected with your surroundings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Excitement of \"Chasing Lizards\" (IYKYK)!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Adventure without GPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore with the confidence of highly detailed, accurate AF trail and road systems for all recreation types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned especially for outdoor enthusiasts: for hikers, backpackers, campers, cyclists, gravel riders, overlanders, equestrians, ATV riders, and anyone who loves the outdoors, this map is literally packed with places to go and ways to explore this extraordinary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about what you'll find on the Dark Skies Lizard Map on our Adventure Blog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new map covers the entire 265,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest, portions of Sproul and Elk State Forests, Hammersley and Square Timber Wild Areas, the Susquehannock Trail System, and nearby gateway communities including Coudersport, Galeton, Emporium, Renovo, Smethport, and Port Allegany. Produced in partnership with our friends at the PA Wilds Center, this map unlocks a truly special outdoor recreation landscape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of our team noted, there may be more green (for public land) on this map than any Purple Lizard Map so far!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 State Parks including Sinnemahoning, Denton Hill, Kettle Creek, Lyman Run and of course, Cherry Springs (a nationally designated Dark Skies park).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance hiking trails including the 85-mile Susquehannock Trail System, the 38-mile Bucktail Path, and sections of the Donut Hole Trail\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenic gravel roads and remote backcountry routes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Areas including Hammersley and Square Timber\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Skies viewing areas including Cherry Springs State Park Astronomy Field and the May Hollow Skyway\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquestrian destinations including the Kettle Creek Equestrian Trail System and Dyer Horsey Hilton Equestrian Campground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATV trail systems including Whiskey Springs and Susquehannock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-country ski opportunities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenic overlooks, waterfalls, mountain streams, campsites and more unique natural features throughout the region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis landscape is extraordinary in every direction: vast swaths of remote public land, winding backroads, quiet trails, mountain streams, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith remoteness comes - you guessed it, Dark Skies! Cherry Springs State Park, which is included on the Dark Skies Purple Lizard Map, is one of the most recognized dark-sky destinations in the country. But the dark sky magic on this map doesn’t stop there. The May Hollow Syway near Emporium is the regions newest Dark Skies viewing area. Exceptional night-sky viewing opportunities extend throughout the surrounding state forests, public lands, overlooks, and mountain vistas across the broader region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Purple Lizard Maps, this map combines the exceptionally detailed, ground-truthed information you have come to expect from Purple Lizard with beautiful, easy-to-read, award-winning cartographic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map pairs well with the Pine Creek Lizard Map - they both have Route 6 across the northern tier. Dark Skies picks up where Pine Creek ends on the western side and continues to Smethport and Emporium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map meets all of your outdoor adventure planning needs: detailed trail information, topographic and hydrographic detail, and that exceptional Purple Lizard outdoor recreation legend that helps you quickly spot trails, backroads, parks, campsites, overlooks, water access, and explore all the best recreation opportunities across this exceptional landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd of course, those little \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(153, 6, 153);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epurple lizards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are tucked throughout the map, highlighting special places and adding an extra layer of exploration and discovery as you make your own adventure along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePA WILDS CENTER PARTNER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis map is part of a broader effort led by the PA Wilds Center to strengthen connections between conservation, outdoor recreation, local communities, and regional economic development across the Pennsylvania Wilds and is the first in a planned series of forthcoming Pennsylvania Wilds Purple Lizard Maps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn More about the Pennsylvania Wilds at pawilds.com and the PA Wilds Center at pawildscenter.org\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMap Sepcs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:63,153  1 inch = 1 mile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof and tear-resistant\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed outdoor recreation legend\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearly marked trails, roads, campsites, and recreation features\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed topography and hydrography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField-verified cartography\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 x 36 inches, two sided, folded to 8 x 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1% For The Planet Member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are a proud member of 1% For The Planet.\u003cbr\u003e1% for the Planet was founded on the idea that a company has a responsibility to give back for use of our planet’s resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Lizard Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48842146939124,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/4605\/files\/purple-lizard-maps-dark-skies-susquehannock-state-forest-lizard-map-1.webp?v=1783613845","url":"https:\/\/mainlineoverland.com\/products\/purple-lizard-maps-dark-skies-susquehannock-state-forest-pennsylvania","provider":"Main Line Overland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}