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11.5 miles
Distance
1,029 ft
Climb
-1,028 ft
Descent
2,071 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,333 ft
Altitude min
1,334 ft
Altitude start
1,332 ft
Altitude end
-22.9%
Grade max
21.1%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is a staple loop of the area typically run in the direction of up Bear Meadows Rd, left up Corner Rd to Dylan's Path to the Beer Tap, across the ridge (Tussey Mountain Trail) and back down Lornberger
Detailed Description
Beer Tap - Ridge Loop is a 12 mile popular intermediate route located near State College Pennsylvania. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 1,029 ft with a max elevation of 2,071 ft then descends -1,028 ft.
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Distance12 miles
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Avg time1 hr 45 min
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Altitude min1,333 ft
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Altitude start1,334 ft
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Altitude end1,332 ft
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Climb1,029 ft
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Descent-1,028 ft
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Grade max-22.9%
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Grade min21.1%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 627 ft | |||||
| 1,240 ft | |||||
| 148 ft | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 4,987 ft | |||||
| 1 mile | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 656 ft | |||||
| 3,671 ft |
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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This place gets SKETCHY! Rothrock state forest MTB.
trail: Lonberger Path
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Jul 8, 2025
State College Has Some Awesome Trails! Mountain biking Rothrock state forest, PA!
trail: Lonberger Path
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Jul 8, 2025
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