Legacy Forest is a 271± acre forestland investment in the renowned Pennsylvania Wilds region of north-central Pennsylvania. The property offers a productive timber resource, diverse wildlife habitat, and intact mineral rights that provide passive annual income and long-term ownership flexibility. Located just north of the Kinzua Valley, Legacy Forest features the gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Allegheny Plateau, creating an exceptional setting for recreation, sustainable forest management, and rural land investment.
Located in western McKean County, Lafayette Township, Legacy Forest lies west of Highway 219, 12 miles south of Bradford and 16 miles northeast of Kane. Region-wide access is available via Bradford Regional Airport, just 6 miles east, offering daily flights from Pittsburgh and Washington Dulles International Airport. A deeded right-of-way leads 1,700 feet southwest off Highway 219, entering the parcel at its eastern boundary. From here, an intricate road system accesses the gently rolling topography throughout the entire property.
This hilltop terrain rises just 120 feet in elevation and supports a diverse mix of Allegheny Hardwood species, including black cherry, red maple, sugar maple, yellow poplar, and birch. Decades of active forest management have produced a well-balanced, mixed-age resource that supports long-term timber value while enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational appeal.
The subsurface rights transfer with the property. A portion of these rights above 100 feet are leased and supply annual income, while the remaining shallow rights and deep rights stay in control of the new landowner. A 12-acre surface reservation is kept undisturbed for various uses, including off-grid residential or camp development.
Surrounded by institutional, state, and private forest ownerships, Legacy Forest benefits from a well-established working and recreational forested landscape. The property also benefits from an active regional hardwood market and immediate access to the more than 500,000-acre Allegheny National Forest. Nearby trailheads along the Kinzua Valley Trail provide year-round opportunities for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.
