Bucksaw Trail

Bucksaw Trail is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Rothrock State Forest in central Pennsylvania, about 0.7 miles from the trailhead. The climb is hard, with a total gain of about 100 feet over a one-way length of about 1.4 miles. The route's high point is roughly 1,767 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.65 miles, with a grade of about 9 percent. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land. The most comfortable months for a ride are late spring and early fall. Typical averages from the nearby State College weather station, which sits about 600 feet lower than the trail, run from highs near 69°F in May to around 72°F in September. Summer is warmer, with July highs averaging about 81°F. Several hiking trails sit within about a quarter mile of the trail, including Deer Pen Trail, Doc Detour Trail and Mongo Trail. Eversince Area, a climbing area, is about 0.8 miles away.