Pocono Heritage Land Trust

Preserving the Poconos.

Since 1984

Founded in 1984, Pocono Heritage Land Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to

protecting the natural heritage of the Pocono Mountains region by conserving land

and inspiring people to care for, enjoy, and explore their natural world.

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History

Pocono Heritage Land Trust's 417-acre Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve includes a number of prolific, cold-water springs that form the headwaters of Jonas Creek, a high-quality cold water Class A Trout stream that is a tributary of Pohopoco Creek and the Lehigh River.

Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve represents one of the largest areas of unfragmented forest in Polk Township.

The area in general is known to provide habitat to four species of special concern, approximately 160 bird species, and provides cover and forage for deer, bear, and many smaller mammals.

Size: 417 acres

Suggested activities:

Fishing

Hiking

Hunting