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

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

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

02:56

45.9km

780m

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 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Thickhead Mountain Wild Area

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Alan Seeger Natural Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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309 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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722 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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6.42 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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9.44 km

Giant Seeger view

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of Seeger Road traveling up Broad Mountain is spectacular from here. You can see far across the valley, making it a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the views.

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9.47 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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22.1 km

Stone Gap

Mountain Pass

29.0 km

Park entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

31.5 km

Colyer Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake was artificially created in the mid-20th century by damming Sinking Creek. Today, it is a popular spot for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts, hosting activities such as fishing, …

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45.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

1.09 km

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

17.3 km

10.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 19 May

31°C

17°C

49 %

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

Rothrock State Forest

Bear Meadows Natural Area, Rothrock State Forest

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Giant Seeger view

Southeastern view of the giant Seeger Road climb

Park entrance

Colyer Lake

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