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Discuss this article on the forums. (0 posts) Bald Eagle State ForestBald Eagle State Forest (BESF) is about 3 hours north of Fairfax, VA in between Mcalisterville and Beaver Springs Pennsylvania. Tom Heimbach's Father (Paul) has property about 5 minutes from the BESF trail head, contact Tom if you are interested in a road trip... there's some good riding behind Pauls home on Shade Mountain. There are about 35-40 miles of (some pretty technical) trails at BESF. No riding alone, some dropoffs are dangerous. Terrain is kinda like Taskers Gap but a little less rocky
Trails are well maintained. Trail map is OUT OF DATE Pay attention to blazes on trails. Scenic views are breathtaking
Directions to BESF trail head Take 15 North from Frederick Md towards Harrisburg Just before you get to Camp Hill, take the bypass to I-81 north (if you miss this don't worry... 15 will end at 11/15... just take a left onto 11/15 when 15 ends... if you don't, you'll end up in the river... ;)) Take I-81 North to 11/15 North Follow 11/15 to 322 West towards State College Get off at 333 Thompsontown At the end of the exit ramp turn right 333 will turn into 235 Follow 235 to Mcalisterville Once in Mcalisterville, turn right at light onto 35 Go about 200 yards and turn left onto 235 Take 235 up the mountain and the trail head will be on your right in a few miles |
