Photo: Loleta Grade
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Taken on Wednesday October 14, 2015 at Allegheny National Forest.
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The Forest Service brought new concepts in forest management to the Allegheny Plateau -- multiple benefits and sustainability. The Organic Act of 1897 introduced the National Forest mission: to improve the forest, provide favorable conditions for water flows, and furnish a continuous supply of wood to meet people's needs. On these lands, seedlings for tomorrow's forest are the focus of forest management activities. Watersheds are managed to ensure clear water for fisheries like trout and clean drinking water for all.
Over time, various laws added other benefits like wilderness, heritage resources and grazing to the original ideas of watershed protection and continuous wood supply. The Multiple Use-Sustained Yield Act of 1960 recognized outdoor recreation and habitat for wildlife and fisheries.
The motto "Land of Many Uses" captures the National Forest goal of a healthy, vigorous forest that provides wood products, watershed protection, a variety of wildlife habitats and recreational opportunities -- not only for us today, but in a sustainable way so future generations can enjoy these benefits, too.
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Andy,
I rode my Harley down the Loleta Grade this past late summer, from Marienville to Loleta. Got about 4 miles in and came upon some barricades with “Road Closed” signs attached. Well, I went around them and continued on to Loleta, not really knowing what to expect. At about 1 mile before Loleta, I passed a fellow on a bicycle heading in the same direction. As I passed by him, I yelled out “Kinda weird, huh?” I’ll bet he never expected to be passed by a full-dress Harley on THAT road. It truly is a remarkable road. Surreal in some spots, and narrow everywhere. I must find more on the history of the grade. Nice pic. Looks like the one I took, but mine had a Harley plugging up the road.
Chuck
The lower portion of Loleta Grade is closed, however the northern leg south of Lamonaville is open, as is the portion north of PA 3002. The northern leg is quite narrow but is fairly smooth.
Andy,
As I said, I’ve gotta check out the history of this pathway. I had no idea that it went north from where I got on in Marienville.
Much to learn.
Thanks,
Chuck