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

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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

03:09

36.8km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 20, 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

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Parking

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13.2 km

Big Flat Laurel Natural Area

Nature Reserve

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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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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17.0 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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18.6 km

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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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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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

5.51 km

843 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

12.6 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 19 May

32°C

17°C

49 %

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

North Meadows Road view

View of Bear Meadows from Quinn's Rock

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Southeastern view of the giant Seeger Road climb

Whipple Dam State Park

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