Ride Summary:
The Bald Eagle State Forest offers 48 miles of mountain bike trails.
Trail Description:
There are 25 different trails to choose from. Plus hundreds of miles of forest roads that offer stunning views. Anyone living in central Pennsylvania has to try this area. You will not be dissappointed. The trails range in difficulty from novice to extreme. Most of the trails are accessible from the Pennsylvania State Route 192 between Lewisburg and Centre Hall. The trails in the state forest lie between Lavonia and Forest Hill. Trails run throughout the area, it is a good idea to stop in and check with the Forest Headquarters to help you decide exactly where to ride.
How to get there:
Nearly all of the trails located in the Bald Eagle State Forest are located south of I-80 and north of US Hwy 322 and 522.
The Forest Headquarters is located just off I-80 west of Milton. Take I-80 to Exit 28. Then the Forest Hwy. 880 to Carroll. Pass Carroll and go left to Eastville. The Forest Headquarters is just south of Eastville on McCall Dam Road.
You can also park along State Highway 45. Look for the Hairy Johns Picnic Area on the west side of the forest. You will find trails north of this area and off of Winklebleck Road.
State Hwy 235 offers a parking area in Booney Mountain, which is just north of Troxelville and another Forest Headquarters. The parking lot is located on the west side of Hwy. 235 and provides access to the Middle Ridge Trail, which provides access to many others.
More parking areas can be found along State Hwy. 192, East of Lavonia.
Additional Notes:
You can get a map by contacting
The Bald Eagle State Forest
PO Box 147
Laurelton, PA 17845-0147
| Posted by: roughride on 7/8/2009 |
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im planning a bikin trip to here, does anyone know if the trails are well marked?
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| Posted by: Chip Marrara on 6/17/2009 |
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Gotta find the right trails - Cowbell Hollow west to east is great. Negro Hollow east to west is fast and muddy. Fun.
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| Posted by: mud diver on 7/24/2008 |
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parts were nice, it was handy having rb winter state park near. it was very rocky, the one trail, 'tram road trail' was un climable due to wet rocks, the twisted laurel trail was very hard to find, and i'm not sure i ever did find it,(its unmarked) don't count on the water holes as actually existing, most don't, so pack at least a gallon, if you drink a lot. all in all a pretty ride. talk to the rangers at rb winter for suggestions, they're helpful and actually ride.
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| Posted by: Danimal on 6/10/2008 |
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Not what I would call an enjoyable ride. Unless you love rocks and I mean a lot of rocks. I am no novice and these trails where stupid rocky. I like a reward for a hard climb, but with a rocky descent you have no time to enjoy the trail. We rode three different loops and the only enjoyable loop was on the last day near Livonia. I don't hate rocks, but not on the whole trail from start to finish. There are MUCH better places to ride.
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| Posted by: Biker740 on 1/9/2000 |
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Some interesting trails, but AVOID the orange blazed trail. Forestry designated that one as a hiking trail only.
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| Posted by: Biker740 on 1/9/2000 |
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Some interesting trails, but AVOID the orange blazed trail. Forestry designated that one as a hiking trail only.
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