North Fork Forest
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North Fork Forest is located in the northern part of Somerset County, approximately 15 miles southwest of Johnstown, PA. This is a nicely shaped 83 acre parcel of woodland that has road frontage on two roads – North Fork Dam Road and Hemlock Road. Travel is convenient with Route 219 only 7 miles to the east.
The property is mostly wooded, with a few small open areas that are ideal for food plots. It is an ideal property for timber investment, hunting, recreational and possible home or camp site. The terrain offers a nice variety with a round top near the center of the property, gradual slopes to the east and west. There is an unnamed seasonal tributary on the east side of the property that parallels North Fork Dam Road. There is a little steeper slope along the road which creates a natural deterrent to the public, and helps maintain the privacy on the property.
There is approximately 1400 feet of road frontage along North Fork Dam Road, and approximately 100 feet of road frontage along Hemlock Road. Currently there is no established access road into the property from either of these roads. There is an option of a Right of Way to an existing entrance road on Hemlock Road from the joining property owner. The road is partially established, and will need to be extended onto the Seller's property. Public water is available alon Hemlock Road.
The property does contain a diversified stand of harvestable timber that was marked for a potential timber sale. It has been a considerable time since any timber cutting has taken place. The Seller has chosen to pass the timber investment onto the new buyer with the purchase of this property. A timber appraisal was conducted in 2025 on the woodlot by a local forestry firm. The total timber volume was cruised at 377,671 board feet, using Scribner Form Class 78. A breakdown of the species is as follows: Black Cherry – 98,230’, Sugar Maple – 63,712’, Soft Maple – 45,880’, Hemlock – 41,616’, Hickory – 23,818’, Basswood – 23,274’, Tulip Poplar – 19,345’, Red Oak – 16,143’, Beech – 12,874’, Birch – 9,673’, Elm – 9,647, Remaining miscellaneous species – 13,459’.
North Fork Forest offers a diversified use for the investor and the adventurous. The land is growing timber, but also offers a potential opportunity to be developed into a family get away, home site, camp, or honey spot for hunting. There is electric available at the road. There are former logging trails that can be restored and used for hiking and ATV use.
The Seller believes he owns the oil and gas rights. He had formerly signed a gas lease, which now has expired. The Seller is reserving the oil and gas rights and royalties for their natural life. At the death of the Sellers, the oil and gas rights, and any royalties being paid will revert to the present surface owner. There is a survey map of the property that can be viewed on Timberland Realty Website.
The property has mainly been used for hunting. The Seller will remove some selected deer stands from the property.
The location of North Fork Forest offers some recreational amenities to enjoy. Less than an hour away is Laurel Hill State Park, Seven Springs Ski Resort, and Ligonier County Club. Johnstown and Somerset are both within 30 minutes and offer a variety of restaurants, motels, shopping, and other entertainment venues.
This beautiful piece of woodland is waiting for the outdoorsy, entrepreneur, or investor to call it their own.
North Fork Forest – Featuring Timber, Hunting, And Potential Home/Camp Site!
Directions:
Beginning at the intersection of Route 219 and 601. Travel southwest on Route 601 for 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Jerome Hill Road, travel 1.5 miles north. Turn left onto Somerset Pike (Route 985), travel 2.4 miles south. Turn right onto Roaring Run Road, travel .06 miles. Continue onto Hemlock Road, travel .04 miles northwesterly. Arrive at western side of the property. There is a small area to park along Hemlock Road where property bounds the road.
Showing Instructions:
Call Ron Westover 724-422-5525
