Rothrock State Forest
State College, PA 16801
Region: The Alleghenies
State College’s Rothrock State Forest is Pennsylvania’s premier destination for advanced adventure riders, is home to two International Mountain Biking Association Epic Rides — the 36-mile Rothrock Trail Mix and the 27-mile Cooper’s Gap Epic — and hosts several of Pennsylvania’s premier trail races throughout the year. Riders can expect sizable rock gardens, ridgetop runs, exhilarating descents, and demanding singletrack — all amid some of the forest’s most spectacular scenery. Not into extreme adventure biking? No worries. The forest’s access roads are ideal for mountain bike newbies and families looking for a non-technical off-road experience and some beautiful scenery.
