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Recommended Routes in Forbes State Forest - 2

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Favorite Cortinarius iodes which looks better than it tastes.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Tour of Roaring Run

14.9 mi 23.9 km 2,080' Up 634.06 m Up 2,079' Down 633.74 m Down

Bear Rocks, PA
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Favorite You might see creatures like this along the trail.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

North Woods / LHHT Loop

9.3 mi 15.0 km 1,527' Up 465.37 m Up 1,525' Down 464.79 m Down

Ligonier, PA
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Forbes State Forest Hiking

  • 75 Miles 120 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 12 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 26 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 16 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Forbes State Forest - 52

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1.7 mi 2.8 km #1Painter Rock Trail
Difficult Difficult
Bear Rocks, PA
Difficult Difficult
Bear Rocks, PA
3.7 mi 5.9 km #2Roaring Run Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Somerset, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Somerset, PA
3.8 mi 6.2 km #3Grove Run Trail
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Ligonier, PA
Very Difficult Very Difficult
Ligonier, PA
4.6 mi 7.4 km #4North Loop Trail
Difficult Difficult
Bear Rocks, PA
Difficult Difficult
Bear Rocks, PA
0.5 mi 0.9 km #5Hobblebush Trail
Difficult Difficult
Waterford, PA
Difficult Difficult
Waterford, PA
1.1 mi 1.8 km #6Martz Trail
Easy Easy
Somerset, PA
Easy Easy
Somerset, PA
1.0 mi 1.6 km #7Boulder Line Trail
Difficult Difficult
Somerset, PA
Difficult Difficult
Somerset, PA
2.0 mi 3.3 km #8Airport Island
Difficult Difficult
Somerset, PA
Difficult Difficult
Somerset, PA
1.0 mi 1.6 km #9Hillside Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Somerset, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Somerset, PA
0.9 mi 1.5 km #10Locust Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Waterford, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Waterford, PA

Photos of Forbes State Forest - 15

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Taking a break before crossing over the PA turnpike.
Dec 18, 2015 near Ligonier, PA
Depending on the season, enjoy a snack or warm up in this warming hut in the North Woods Trail System.
Feb 13, 2017 near Ligonier, PA
Roaring Run acts as a beautiful trailside companion as you explore the forest.
May 11, 2017 near Bear Rocks, PA
You might see creatures like this along the trail.
May 13, 2017 near Ligonier, PA
One of the 26 stream crossings and nice stand of Crimson beebalm.
Aug 9, 2018 near Bear Rocks, PA
Trailhead on Painter Rock Road
Apr 5, 2020 near Bear Rocks, PA
Small boulder field near the junction with Wolf Rocks Trail.
Apr 17, 2023 near Waterford, PA
There is a good water source for campers at the midpoint of the trail.
Apr 17, 2023 near Waterford, PA

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