more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
1,857 ft
High Point
37 ft
Altitude change
1,815 ft
Altitude min
1,815 ft
Altitude start
1,854 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,654 ft
Distance down
3,930 ft
Distance flat

Bear Meadows Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
    State College, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #13711 in Hiking [+]
    • #16924 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #232 in Hiking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #391 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

No community description for Bear Meadows Loop trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Bear Meadows Loop is a 2 mile green difficulty singletrack trail located near State College Pennsylvania. Highlights include a meadow. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

Tags
Meadow

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 6.2 km avg distance
All
  • 3 rides
  •  
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Bear Meadows Loop Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Sep 11, 2024 @ 1:25pm
Sep 11, 2024
 Generally in good shape, but could use a little chainsaw love. Many trees, large and small, down across the trail. They could all be gotten...
more »
Status:
on Sep 11, 2024
Variable
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (15)
close
      Directions to bear-meadows-loop trailhead (40.732010, -77.753730)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Bear Meadows Loop yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Bear Meadows Loop yet, add a video.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)

      • By dtdanielsTF Pro NMBA HFCT-WG & contributors
      • #727990 - 464 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Meadows Loop located?
      Bear Meadows Loop is located in Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest), State College, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.73201, -77.75373.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Meadows Loop?
      Bear Meadows Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Meadows Loop?
      Bear Meadows Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,815 ft to 1,857 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Meadows Loop a point to point trail?
      Bear Meadows Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Meadows Loop?
      Bear Meadows Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Meadows Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Meadows Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Meadows Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Meadows Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bear Meadows Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 19 minutes to hike Bear Meadows Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Meadows Loop?
      Bear Meadows Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.