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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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3.4

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

02:53

41.8km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.5 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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488 m

Dirt Track

Highlight • Trail

Great and challenging trails. Nice training area as well.

Tip by

4.45 km

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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10.4 km

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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13.4 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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13.4 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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37.9 km

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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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

1.55 km

1.04 km

914 m

883 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

10.5 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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38 %

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

02:53h

41.8km

920m

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

Dirt Track

Rothrock State Forest

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Giant Seeger view

Southeastern view of the giant Seeger Road climb

Bear Meadows Natural Area, Rothrock State Forest

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