This 624-acre natural area in Rothrock State Forest provides access to the Little Juniata River and features excellent trout fishing in a predominantly undisturbed ecosystem.

Located at a water gap in Tussey Mountain west of Barree, the area is notable for its unique geology including talus slopes of Tuscarora sandstone and a horizontal thrust fault.

Note that camping is not permitted within the natural area, though parking is available at the Mountain Road trailhead shared with the Mid-State Trail.