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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
Parking Details
Parking Information: gravel lot adjacent to the Jean Aron Path trailhead, at the intersection of Bear Meadows and North Meadows Road. There are no bathroom facilities near the trailhead, so plan accordingly or stop at the facilities in the Galbraith Gap parking lot.
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.
