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United States
Pennsylvania
Centre County

Rothrock State Forest – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Harris Township

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Pennsylvania
Centre County

Rothrock State Forest – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Harris Township

Hard

4.8

(8967)

8,968

riders

Rothrock State Forest – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from Harris Township

02:49

29.2km

790m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Thickhead Mountain Wild Area

Big Flat Laurel Natural Area

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Waypoints

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234 m

Rothrock State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Rothrock State Forest is a paradise for mountain bikers of all skill levels. The trails range from easy to extreme. The terrain offers gently sloping forest roads that are ideal …

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663 m

Bear Meadows Natural Area, Rothrock State Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rothrock State Forest is a paradise for bicycle enthusiasts, whether you simply want to take a leisurely ride in the area and enjoy the nature and tranquility around you, or if you want to venture into more challenging trails.

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20.6 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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20.7 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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22.9 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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29.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.8 km

3.36 km

128 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

6.56 km

3.81 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

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