Trail Overview

Bear Meadows Road is a well-maintained gravel trail through Rothrock State Forest. The trail passes along the Bear Meadows Natural Area before climbing to a ridge and descending to Alan Seeger Natural Area. The trail passes multiple hiking trailheads, private cabins, and other off-road trails as it traverses a forest of deciduous trees, pine, mountain laurel, and rhododendrons. The spring bloom and fall foliage are especially scenic. Only highway-legal vehicles are allowed. ATVs are not allowed.

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Difficulty

The trail has occasional small potholes and 2" rocks. There are 3 hairpin turns that might be challenging for vehicles > 30' long. The trail is mostly wide enough for two vehicles to pass.

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