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Rothrock State Forest

This state forest resides within the counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Centre. Known mostly for it's "Seven Mountains", the Rothrock State Forest holds a lot of history, beauty, as well as many trails. The best known trail is the Mid State Trail that runs the length of Rothrock but there are many more trails to be found within it's borders.

Rothrock State Forest
The majority of trails within Rothrock are multi-use trails; used by hikers and mountain bikers alike. And with the numerous forest roads you can easily create your own circuit hike of any length. Trails such as the Longberger, John Wert, Jean Aron, Tussey Mountain, Wild Cat, Sassafras, and many other await your exploration. And while you are exploring Rothrock State Forest, don't forget to check out it's many natural areas such as Bear Meadows, Detweiler, Alan Seeger, and Thickhead to name a view, as well as the Greenwood Furnace and Penn Roosevelt State Parks.

Hiking the Trails Around Buck and Brush Ridge

On a recent flight back from Chicago, as my US Airways twin prop airplane was making it's final descent into State College, I glanced out my window to see the mountains of Rothrock State Forest bel...

Tussey Mountain Trail: My First Snow Shoeing Experience

For two weeks prior to doing this hike I had been planning on hiking somewhere. My initial plans went by the wayside when we received over 8 inches of snow only three days before. So I decided to b...

Bear Meadows Trail: A Winter Stroll

Bear Meadows was designated a natural area in 1966. Located in Rothrock State Forest, Bear Meadows is one of the largest fresh water bogs in the east. Unlike the bogs of Canada, the bog at Bear Mea...