The Shingletown-Bald Knob-Maguire Loop at Rothrock State Forest near State College, Pennsylvania is a difficult 4.1-mile loop trail that encompasses three named trails and features a mountain ascent with scenic rhododendron.
Trails
This hike follows three named trails: Lower Trail (via Shingletown Gap), Bald Knob Ridge Trail, and the Maguire Trail.
Hike Description
This trail begins along Mountain Rd within Shingletown Gap and follows the Lower Trail heading south parallel to Roaring Run before the trail heads east along the same creek. Around mile 0.7, hikers will pass a point-of-interest labeled "Stone Shrine".
Mountain Climb - Mile 0.75
Around mile 0.75, hikers will reach the Bald Knob Ridge Trail which ascents Bold Knob Mountain at a fairly steep grade, hence to 'Hard' difficulty rating.
Hikers will reach the Bald Knob Mountain ridge around mile 1.2 as the trail's elevation grade becomes significantly easier.
Maguire Trail - Mile 1.65
Around mile 1.65, hikers will reach the trail junction with the Maguire Trail - take a right-hand turn here to head down Bald Knob Mountain, which leads back to the Lower Trail.
Lower Trail back to Parking - Mile 1.7
Around mile 1.7, hikers will reach a junction with the Lower Trail which again follows Roaring Run creek back to parking. The hike out from this junction is approximately 1.4-miles to complete this 4.1-mile loop hike.
Parking
Hikers will find parking near the coordinates provided.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and their waste must be carried out by the hiker.
Biking
Mountain biking is permitted along this trail.
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