Enter a magical world of pure natural beauty, golden sunlight peeking through the trees, and nature’s song playing all around you. Feel as though you’ve stepped into a magical wardrobe, or a scene out of Narnia, when you explore this magical place in Pennsylvania.

Sprawled across more than 96,000 acres in Centre, Huntingdon and Mifflin counties, Rothrock State Forest promises adventure no matter where in the forest you explore.
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Journey deep into the forest that provides plenty of opportunities for gazing at the beautiful landscape around you. Rothrock State Forest boasts numerous scenic overlooks.
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Hike to the top of Stone or Jacks Mountain, along the Standing Stone Trail, for example, for unspoiled views of the forest and beyond.
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Travel some of the 16 miles of the award-winning Standing Stone Trail in Rothrock State Forest. (The Standing Stone Trail itself totals more than 70 miles.)
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Rothrock State Forest also allows horseback riding and mountain biking on many of its trails.
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Experience the tranquility of nature, when the weather permits, aboard a kayak or by boating along Greenwood Lake.
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No matter where you travel in Rothrock State Forest, you'll be greeted by awe-inspiring scenes.
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The picturesque state forest transforms into a mystical wonderland each winter with snowmobiling and cross country skiing the most popular ways to explore the snow-covered landscape.
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Rothrock State Forest welcomes guests from dawn to dusk all year around.
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Address:

Rothrock State Forest
State College, PA 16801
814-643-2340
Click here for more information.

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