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Forest County Pennsylvania
Bike Trails
Beaver Meadows Trail System
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Allegheny
National Forest
This system consists of five interconnecting trails, totaling 7.1 miles
that wind through the forested hills around Beaver Meadows Lake. The
trails begin at the dam at Beaver
Meadows Recreation Area.
A wide variety of experiences await the hiker at Beaver Meadows. The
terrain around the lake is gentle offering a leisurely hike. Opportunities
to view wildlife are plentiful.
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- Beaver Meadows Loop - This 3.0 mile loop is marked with
off-white diamonds. South of the lake, the trail passes through a
grassy savannah dotted with spruce and pine trees. As the trail nears
the headwaters of the lake, look for the small fenced areas that
protect blueberry plants from deer browsing. The trail then passes
over the lake on a floating boardwalk. North of the lake, the trail
climbs to a forest of black cherry and red maple.
- Seldom Seen Trail - This trail is 1.2 miles long and is
marked with blue diamonds. It passes through a mature forest of black
cherry, red maple, beech and red pine. The highlight of the trail is
the half-acre blueberry patch. The area is fenced to protect the
plants from deer browsing. Enjoy the blueberries in late July and
August.
- Salmon Creek Loop - This loop trail is 1.3 miles long, and is
marked with blue diamonds. It is dominated by a peaceful red pine and
spruce forest. Several beavers make their home in Salmon Creek. If you
are quiet, you may be able to see one.
- Penoke Path - This trail is 1.1 miles long and is marked with
blue diamonds. As it follows Penoke Run, it passes through a grassy
savannah on an old railroad grade. The large old stumps in the
savannah are the remnants of a forest that was cut at the turn of the
century.
- Lakeside Loop - This short 0.5 mile trail is marked with blue
diamonds. It takes you closer to the lake to enjoy the scenery, view
wildlife, or fish.
These trails are for hiking, skiing and mountain biking. Motorized
vehicles, ATVs, and snowmobiles, are not allowed on any of the trails.
Forest trails policy prohibits the use of saddle, pack or draft animals on
hiking or cross county ski trails. If you are hunting in the area, please
make sure you are outside the campground boundary.
Directions:
The trailhead is located at the Beaver Meadows Recreation Area on
Forest Road 282, four miles north of Marienville on N. Forest Street
(Forest Road 128).
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