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Rothrock Trail Challenge competitors start the race

WELCOME TO HAPPY VALLEY

The Rothrock Trail Challenge begins and ends at the Tussey Mountain Pavilion in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s near the town of State College and Penn State’s University Park campus and on the doorstep of Rothrock State Forest, with its more than 95,000 acres of adventure.

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Old Main building

State College & Penn State

The quintessential college town and surrounding communities have ample lodging and dining, as well as activities for the family.

Flower in the forest

Rothrock State Forest

Rothrock is an outdoor-lover’s paradise featuring miles of gravel roads and trails, lakes and streams, and unique natural areas to explore.

Drinks outdoors

Tussey
Mountain

All event proceeds benefit the nonprofit Tussey Mountain Ski Patrol. Beyond skiing, Tussey offers year-round adventure, entertainment, and fun.

"The trails were gorgeous and I loved every minute of this!”

Voices of the Challenge

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