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Alan Seeger Natural Area Loop
Old-growth hemlock loop with stream-side footing and lush canopy.
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Standing Stone Trail Greenwood Furnace Segment
Rugged ridge segment with rock gardens and long Appalachian-style tread.
Mount Nittany Blue Trail
Steady climb to ridge viewpoints above State College and Nittany Valley.
Thousand Steps Trail
Historic stair climb to broad ridge vistas in central Pennsylvania.
About This Trail
A peaceful loop through old-growth hemlock and white pine groves in Rothrock State Forest, with some specimens over 500 years old. Named for the American war poet killed in WWI, this Huntingdon County preserve features stream-side walking along Standing Stone Creek through dense rhododendron. The towering canopy creates a cathedral-like atmosphere on this gentle, family-friendly interpretive trail.
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Standing Stone Trail Greenwood Furnace Segment
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Mount Nittany Blue Trail
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