State Forest (west) Moshannon State Forest (northwest) Nearby state parks Four PA State Parks are located within Rothrock State Forest: Greenwood Furnace State Park Penn-Roosevelt State Park Trough Creek State Park Whipple Dam State Park Events Various events are held in Rothrock each year including the Wilderness 101, a mountain bike race, and the Tussey MountainBack 50 Mile Relay, a race and Ultramarathon, and the Stoopid 50 mountain bike race. In 2005 the Single Speed World Championship race was held in Rothrock. The Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic 7-day Stage Race is held annually in the park, with stages in both Rothrock and Bald Eagle State Forests. 2006 Fire On May 1, 2006, a downed power line caused over 100 acres (40 ha) to burn in and adjacent to Rothrock State Forest. The Tussey Mountain Trail transects this burn, which is now quite beautiful in spring with wildflowers and grasses among the charred trees. This trail has become a regional favorite among mountain cyclists, trail runners, and hikers alike. Stewardship Rothrock State forest is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Numerous advocacy groups exist to promote sustainable land management in and around the Forest, including Nittany Mountain Bike Association, Friends of Rothrock State Forest, Clearwater Conservancy, and the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation. Other attractions Mountain Biking Opportunities Numerous mountain biking trails can be found throughout Rothrock State Forest. It is one of the premier mountain bike destinations in the state, as evidenced by the world class race events held here annually. Shingletown Gap and Coopers Gap are two areas that have a high concentration of popular mountain bike trails. Rothrock has two IMBA Epic rides; each uses trails in these two separate Gaps. Navigation Many cyclists and hikers use a Rothrock Purple Lizard Map to navigate of the forest. Additional print maps and resources can be found on the Keystone Trails Association website and IMBA’s website. Free print maps are available from the DCNR Rothrock State Forest webpage or Nittany Mountain Bike Association’s site. Many trails have been mapped on OpenStreetMap, as well. Hiking The Rothrock State Forest contains nearly 300 miles of hiking trails. The Pennsylvania Mid State Trail (MST), a 326-mile cross-country trail running from the Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland to a spur of the Finger Lakes trail in New York, crosses the Rothrock State Forest for about 42 miles. In