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        This city hosts Rothrock State Forest, which is known for it's dense network, and classic PA ridge riding.
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        Region Details
        • 103
        • 41
        • 136
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        • 72
        • 21

        Region Status
        Open as of Jun 14, 2026
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        648
        Trails Mountain Bike
        504
        Trails E-Bike
        496
        Trails Gravel Bike
        64
        Trails Adaptive Bike
        84
        Trails Winter Fat Bike
        9
        Trails Horse
        24
        Trails Hike
        618
        Trails Trail Running
        617
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        1
        Trails Snowmobile
        5
        Trails Snowshoe
        38
        Trails Downhill Ski
        15
        Trails Backcountry Ski
        15
        Trails Nordic Ski
        7
        Total Distance
        748 miles
        Total Descent
        106,404 ft
        Total Vertical
        1,776 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        2,432 ft
        Reports
        3,935
        Photos
        952
        Ridden Counter
        42,269
        Sub Regions

        Popular State College Mountain Biking Trails

        44
        Lonberger Path
        • 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 17 ft • 788 •
        Also known as the magic carpet ride this in the down direction is a fun fast flowing trail that end with a short fast drop down the "yellow brick rd" (a rock armoured section) just before . This is a great beginner through experienced...
        6
        Galbraith Gap Trail
        • 100 ★ 3.9 • 968 ft • 0 ft • 772 •
        Short that is traditional used in the downward direction from back to the Parking area. This trail has long been known to the locals as Carcass Trail. The Black diamond rating applies to the latter portion that would be accessed by...
        100
        Tussey Mountain Trail
        • 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 104 ft • 635 •
        is one of the best and well know trails in Rothrock. It offers great views and great ridge riding. A must do trail. Known to the locals as the Ridge. You can ride it as an out and back starting from off or from Bear Meadows Road. Ride...
        2
        Galbraith Gap Trail
        • 100 ★ 4.3 • 509 ft • 0 ft • 601 •
        Short that is traditional used in the downward direction from back to the Parking area. This trail has long been known to the locals as Carcass Trail. The Black diamond rating applies to the latter portion that would be accessed by...
        14
        Three Bridges Trail
        • 95 ★ 4.4 • 1,739 ft • 13 ft • 559 •
        from to Lornberger. Has wicked rock garden that presents a great challenge to all and also 3 separate bridges to be crossed
        3
        Dutch Alvin
        • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 32 ft • 539 •
        Flowing single track. One of the newer trails in Coopers Gap, replacing the actual "spring" portion of . This trail meanders fairly close to Cooper's Gap Road and several recently timbered areas, so it isn't as remote feeling as some of...
        8
        Beautiful Trail
        • 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,781 ft • 112 ft • 523 •
        In either direction, is both pleasure and pain. In spots, it has rocks as far as the eye can see, and in other spots it has a great twisty flow that keeps you moving. has been a staple of endurance events in the area since 2002 and it...
        5
        Upper Lonberger Path
        • 95 ★ 3.5 • 3,563 ft • 39 ft • 512 •
        This is a typical central PA rock garden type trail that is rideable with effort

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 rides
        Yesterday
        • 19 rides
        Past Week
        • 119 rides

        State College Mountain Bike Routes

        156
        More Flow Than Not Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 1,404 ft • 12 •
        This is very similar to the Clotheshanger Loop route, but it adds the additional Leniency / extension for...
        53
        IMBA Coopers Gap Epic
        ★ 4.6 • 26 miles • 2,708 ft • 16 • Loop •
        This covers all the greatness found in Coopers Gap and is an IMBA epic ride Be very careful during hunting...
        29
        Coathanger Loop
        ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 846 ft • 7 •
        This is the most basic version of a very popular ride plan out of in Rothrock State Forest. This version...
        328
        Rothrock TrailMix (IMBA Epic)
        ★ 3.7 • 35 miles • 4,277 ft • 25 • Loop •
        Overview The 36-mile Rothrock TrailMix course provides a combination of some of the best trails within...
        15
        Lonberger Lollipop
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 750 ft • 7 •
        Good beginner/intermediate route with an easy climb up Bear Meadows Road, then some technical climbing up...
        280
        Rothrock Epic B-Line
        ★ 5.0 • 32 miles • 3,886 ft • 18 •
        This is a close relative to the Rothrock TrailMix NMBA Epic, but with two changes: one, it starts in a...

        Photos of State College Mountain Bike

        7 |
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 9:44am
        Jun 10, 2026
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        Nov 15, 2025 @ 7:26pm
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        72 |
        Nov 15, 2025 @ 6:34pm
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        62 |
        Nov 15, 2025 @ 6:34pm
        Nov 15, 2025
        45 |
        Sep 19, 2025 @ 12:39pm
        Sep 19, 2025
        65 |
        Jul 12, 2025 @ 8:17am
        Jul 12, 2025
        44 |
        Apr 28, 2025 @ 4:23am
        Apr 28, 2025
        98 |
        Dec 1, 2024 @ 5:39am
        Dec 1, 2024
        36 |
        Dec 1, 2024 @ 5:37am
        Dec 1, 2024
        30 |
        Sep 20, 2024 @ 4:06am
        Sep 20, 2024
        405 |
        Apr 21, 2019 @ 5:34pm
        Apr 21, 2019
        1,113 |
        Apr 14, 2016 @ 8:35am
        Apr 14, 2016

        Videos of State College Mountain Bike

        0:12 | 38 | May 28, 2022
        Green Shoot
        8:24 | 114 | Jan 6, 2021
        Shingletown Gap
        3:14 | 94 | Jan 6, 2021
        Sand spring (north side DH)
        0:53 | 76 | Jan 6, 2021
        Spruce Gap DH
        trail: Spruce Gap
        2:36 | 111 | Jan 5, 2021
        Ross Trail DH -Rothrock state park
        trail: Ross Trail
        8:15 | 775 | Jun 13, 2019
        Turkey day 2016
        0:24 | 218 | Nov 28, 2016
        Trail Etiquette With Chaz
        3:40 | 16273 | Oct 11, 2016

        Recent Trail Reports

        statustraildateconditioninfouser
        Beautiful Trail
        Jun 10, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/New_York)
        Jun 10, 2026
        		 IdealJkerickon
        Sand Spring Trail - South
        Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:57pm (America/New_York)
        Jun 7, 2026
        		 DryTree down across trail on lower section...arrich
        Detweiler Run Trail
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/New_York)
        Jun 5, 2026
        		 IdealPrime double track, fast blast downhill.Jmanning1050
        Thickhead Mtn Rd Trail
        Jun 5, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/New_York)
        Jun 5, 2026
        		 IdealPrime, fast two track.Jmanning1050
        Shitaka Trail (Upper)
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Idealb3rnardino
        Brush Ridge Extension
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Variableb3rnardino
        Chestnut Spring
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Idealb3rnardino
        Sand Hole Trail
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Idealb3rnardino
        Shitaka Trail (Lower)
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Idealb3rnardino
        Shitaka - Chicken Peter Connector
        May 14, 2026 @ 3:39pm (America/New_York)
        May 14, 2026
        		 Idealb3rnardino

        Activity Feed

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        dparsewishlistrouteactivity #97408555
        Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:06am
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        jhuaangwishlistrouteactivity #97361110
        Jun 19, 2026 @ 7:13pm
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        Jun 19, 2026 @ 10:13am
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        Jun 19, 2026 @ 8:37am
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        Jun 19, 2026 @ 6:49am
        2 days

        Recent Comments

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        AlleighiqrHK3trailHorse Path TrailPath was not marked, nor could I find it. I...
        Jun 12, 2026 @ 6:31pm
        Jun 12, 2026
        BenKuchtatrailFern Winder (lower)Super flowy, fun downhill
        May 29, 2026 @ 6:03am
        May 29, 2026
        DanZeketrailConklin TrailPretty fun trail that appears to not be used...
        Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:32pm
        Apr 12, 2026
        joboflytrailPlantation TrailGreat trail. Some loose rocks due to dirt...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 4:03pm
        Oct 5, 2025
        joboflytrailOld Sand MountainFun trail but it is super rocky. It should be...
        Oct 5, 2025 @ 4:01pm
        Oct 5, 2025

        Local Badges

        Bike & Skill Parks

        nametypecityrating
        Hamer Bike Skills Parkskill parkState College
        Wildride Motocross Trackskill parkState College
        Slabtown Pump Trackskill parkState College

        Local Mountain Biking Directory

        Local Trail Supporters

        • http://nittanymba.org/
        • Save Colyer Lake
        • http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/rothrock/index.htm

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike504584 miles79,731 ft291 miles1,775 ft
        		#167#639303,8349426,729
        E-Bike496575 miles78,953 ft289 miles1,775 ft
        		#74#6463,031171,296
        Gravel Bike64145 miles12,477 ft66 miles1,749 ft
        		#48#74624522397
        Adaptive Bike84202 miles18,392 ft88 miles1,745 ft
        		#17#1,17715101
        Winter Fat Bike918 miles1,168 ft7 miles892 ft
        		#207#9762014
        Horse2491 miles9,760 ft45 miles1,480 ft
        		#487#49811,30717
        Hike618744 miles104,163 ft359 miles1,775 ft
        		#61#42133,83491,490
        Trail Running617725 miles103,799 ft352 miles1,775 ft
        		#68#3923,83462,031
        ATV/ORV/OHV119 miles364 ft7 miles223 ft
        		1,2116
        Snowmobile542 miles2,625 ft19 miles1,414 ft
        		#150#634
        Snowshoe3868 miles8,156 ft33 miles1,286 ft
        		#308#752916
        Downhill Ski153 miles1,939 ft2 miles466 ft
        		#486#201183
        Backcountry Ski1531 miles3,789 ft15 miles1,421 ft
        		#362#754768
        Nordic Ski714 miles1,562 ft7 miles968 ft
        		#700#25318146

        Frequently Asked Questions About State College

        ▼ What are the best places to ride in State College?
        ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in State College?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in State College are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in State College?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in State College are:
        • July (315 activities)
        • September (276 activities)
        • April (264 activities)
        Check the State College reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        ▼ Where can I park to ride in State College?
        There are 32 parking locations listed in State College. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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