The Ironstone Trail is comprised of various trails within Rothrock State Forest and the Penn State Stone Valley Forest. It is a spur of the Mid State Trail in the State College Region. This was our second hike on the Ironstone Trail, starting at the Beaver Pond near the trail's intersection with the Mid State Trail. Shari, Mike and I hiked the remaining 5 miles on a sunny, fall day, ending at the Stone Valley Recreation Area where we finished our first hike of the Ironstone Trail. With little elevation change and a well maintained trail, this hike was a great way to spend an autumn afternoon.

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