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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

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

05:03

52.0km

1,250m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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: April 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.13 km for 1.56 km

After 8.02 km for 569 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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352 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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780 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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6.11 km

Viewpoint

27.3 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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29.6 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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34.4 km

Tussey Mountain Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is probably the best known trail in Rothrock, and definitely one of the best ridge rides you'll find. Just about anyone should be able to handle this, though less …

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36.9 km

Beer Tap Mailbox

Highlight • Structure

If you're enjoying the beautiful and fun trails in the area and suddenly come across this point, you might think you're experiencing some hallucination. But no, what you have in …

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45.5 km

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

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52.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

16.4 km

11.7 km

128 m

Surfaces

27.0 km

20.4 km

4.03 km

565 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Monday 11 May

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

05:03h

52.0km

1,250m

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

Rothrock State Forest

Bear Meadows Natural Area, Rothrock State Forest

North Meadows Road view

Bear Meadows Natural Area

Tussey Mountain Trail

Beer Tap Mailbox

Bear Meadows Natural Area

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