more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
1,212 ft
High Point
-129 ft
Altitude change
1,054 ft
Altitude min
1,212 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
1,430 ft
Distance climb
4,718 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat

Keefer Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buchanan State Forest - Bear Valley Division
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    , Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Land Owner
    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Forestry
  • OSM Way
    #11899836

Keefer Road is an access road into Bear Valley. You can use it to access the cross country ski trails parking area and also the picnic area for Bear Valley.

Access Info

Access Keefer Road off of Horse Valley Road or Bear Valley Road

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Keefer Road Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Keefer Road located?
      Keefer Road is located in Buchanan State Forest - Bear Valley Division, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Buchanan State Forest - Bear Valley Division trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.0367, -77.78119.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Keefer Road?
      Keefer Road has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,054 ft to 1,212 ft.
      ▼ Is Keefer Road a point to point trail?
      Keefer Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Keefer Road?
      Keefer Road is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Keefer Road?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Keefer Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Keefer Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Keefer Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Keefer Road?
      Keefer Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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