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Moshannon State Forest

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Trails: Three areas in Moshannon State Forest have a total of over 100 km (62 miles) of ungroomed trails for cross-country skiing:

Rock Run - 20 km of intermediate trails
Rockton Mountain - 16 miles (26 km) has three easy loops and one advanced loop
Quehana Trail - 80 km of challenging loops in a remote wilderness area

Located within the state forest, Parker Dam State Park and S.B. Elliott State Park also have a few trails.
Trail fees: No charge, except for the state parks
Tel: State Forest: 814-765-0821 ; S.B. Elliott State Park: 814-765-0630; Parker Dam State Park: 814-765-0630
Snow report: PA Parks Ski Conditions
Nearest town: Clearfield, PA
Web site: S.B. Elliott State Park | Parker Dam State Park | Moshannon State Forest
Trail map: Available at the forest office in Penfield and on the DCNR website
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, ice skating
Facilities:
Lodging on site: Sixteen rustic cabins at Parker Dam State Park are available year-round.
Lodging nearby: Central PA region has a few hotels and other accommodations.
Weather forecast: Clearfield
Tourism info: Central PA CVB | Alleghenies Tourism
Location of trails: Rock Run is 6 miles east of Unionville on Route 504. Rockton Mountain is 7 miles northwest of Clearfield on Route 153 then 2 miles west on Route 322 at Greenwood Road. Quehanna Trail is 6 miles est of Medix Run. Parker Dam State Park: take Exit 111 off I-80, follow Route 153 north for 5.5 miles to Mud Run Road, then go 2.5 miles east to the park.
Map of local region: Parker Dam State Park

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