Description
Discover Bear Meadows Natural Area – a national natural landmark due to its exceptional value wetland environment. This trail winds through towering forests, surrounds a rare wetland, and passes through walls of rhododendron. Bear Meadows was recently added to the national old-growth forest network because it protects an entire high mountain fen wetland, which is a unique, rare ecosystem in Pennsylvania. Hiking in a wetland environment offers the chance to see all sorts of waterfowl, wildlife, and plants. See you there!
Download the mapped route here: Bear Meadows Loop
Parking Details
Parking Information: gravel area adjacent to the trailhead along Bear Meadows Road
Hike Details
Difficulty: moderate
Hike Distance (miles): 3.5 miles
Elevation: 100 feet
How to Prepare for Your Outing
Required Items:
- Sturdy, closed‑toe shoes for all outings
- A filled water bottle (at least 32 oz per adult)
- Please note: Most sites do not have water‑filling stations, so bring all the water you’ll need.
Recommended Items:
- Sun protection: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and lightweight long sleeves
- Insect protection: insect repellent, long sleeves, and/or long pants
Reschedule Policy
Because of the frequency and nature of our wellness sessions, adventure hikes, and guided outings, we are unable to reschedule these events. For special-topic programs, we will make every effort to reschedule when possible. If a special-topic event is postponed, participants will be notified with updated details as soon as they are available.
All programs are held rain or shine. In the event of a cancellation for severe weather, registrants will be contacted by email and/or phone, and it will be announced on our website, Facebook, and Instagram.
