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Black Bear, West

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 3.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. PA
  3. …Western PA
  4. …Forbes State Forest
  5. Laurel Highlands Trail System North
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“One of the most difficult continuous rock garden trail sections in the park. ”

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2,716' 828 m

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2,692' 821 m

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24' 7 m

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2%

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3%

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Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

The west branch of Black Bear connects the south branches of Black Bear and Silvermine while avoiding the easy dirt road connection provided by Rector-Eddie Road. It's a challenging rocky trail from start to finish. Watch for the couple log skinnies to avoid a rock or two.

Contacts

Local Club: LHORBA - Laurel Highlands On & Off Road Bicycling Association

Land Manager: PaDCNR - Forbes State Forest

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  3.0 from 2 votes

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#22

in Laurel Highlands Trail…

#917

in Pennsylvania

#25,788

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May 17, 2020
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