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Huntingdon County

Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Whipple Dam State Park

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United States
Pennsylvania
Huntingdon County

Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Whipple Dam State Park

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Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Whipple Dam State Park

02:27

36.8km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Thickhead Mountain Wild Area

Big Flat Laurel Natural Area

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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13.2 km

Big Flat Laurel Natural Area

Nature Reserve

2

14.7 km

North Meadows Road view

Highlight • Viewpoint

You gain lovely views of Bear Meadows Natural Area from the road here. You'll see plenty of empty wilderness and perhaps some wildlife if you have a keen eye. A great spot for a break.

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3

14.7 km

View of Bear Meadows from Quinn's Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of a few viewpoints in the area, Quinn's Rock offers a nice view across Bear Meadows. The fall colors can be beautiful as well.

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4

17.0 km

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Encompassing almost 900 acres, the Bear Meadows Natural Area contains a fen wetland. There are some nice walking trails here, fringed by black and red spruce trees, balsam fir, and lots of high bush blueberries.

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18.6 km

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Encompassing almost 900 acres, the Bear Meadows Natural Area contains a fen wetland. There are some nice walking trails here, fringed by black and red spruce trees, balsam fir, and lots of high bush blueberries.

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6

21.6 km

Southeastern view of the giant Seeger Road climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the vista of Seeger Road ascending Broad Mountain across the valley.

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7

35.7 km

Laurel Run Road

Highlight • Trail

After a nice descent to Whipple Dam, get ready for 10 km of climbing.

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8

36.4 km

Whipple Dam State Park

Highlight • Lake

Whipple Dam State Park covers 256 acres around Whipple Lake. Many outdoor activities are available to visitors such as swimming, picnicking, beach volleyball, boating, fishing, and more.

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36.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

5.51 km

792 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

12.6 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

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