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509 ft
Distance
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:31
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,340 ft
Altitude min
1,360 ft
Altitude max
1,358 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-13%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
13 ft
Distance climb
476 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:00:31
Avg time
Galbraith Gap Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaGalbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
State College, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Global Ranking#51804 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #14423 in Trail Running
- #14935 in Hiking
- #15678 in Snowshoeing
- #3682 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSki Run (Off-Piste)
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerDCNR
Short connector trail that is traditional used in the downward direction from Laurel Run Rd back to the Galbraith Gap 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 turning left to continue on the trail vs. riding Bear Meadows Rd.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- 507 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to galbraith-gap-trail trailhead
(40.762880, -77.755440)
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Nearby Trails
- Galbraith Gap Parking Connector 331 ft
- Black Gum Trail 715 ft
- Galbraith Gap Trail 1,391 ft
- Laurel Run Road 1,529 ft
- Galbraith Gap Parking 1,627 ft
Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galbraith Gap Trail
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Where is Galbraith Gap Trail located?
Galbraith Gap Trail is located in Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest), State College, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.76288, -77.75544.
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How hard is Galbraith Gap Trail?
Galbraith Gap Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Galbraith Gap Trail?
The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,340 ft to 1,360 ft.
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Is Galbraith Gap Trail a point to point trail?
Galbraith Gap Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
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