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Centre County
State College

Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from State College Area High School

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United States
Pennsylvania
Centre County
State College

Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from State College Area High School

Hard

3.3

(13)

33

riders

Bear Meadows Natural Area – Bear Meadows Natural Area loop from State College Area High School

02:33

43.4km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 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

Bus stop

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1

10.8 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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19.6 km

Big Flat Laurel Natural Area

Nature Reserve

3

21.1 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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4

21.2 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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5

23.4 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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25.0 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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7

30.9 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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8

38.7 km

View of Nittany mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice separated bike path

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B

43.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

7.91 km

5.07 km

2.36 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

26.3 km

11.5 km

4.99 km

700 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

14 %

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