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Black Bear Trail West

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 3.0 (1)
  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 and continuously rocky trails 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%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (2°)

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Description

The west branch of Black Bear connects the south branches of Black Bear Trail and Silvermine Trail, while avoiding the easy dirt road connection provided by Rector-Eddie Road. It's a challenging rocky trail from start to finish.

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Land Manager: PaDCNR - Forbes State Forest

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  3.0 from 1 vote

#15

in Laurel Highlands Trail System North

#34354

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#15

in Laurel Highlands Trail…

#823

in Pennsylvania

#34,354

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