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10.9 miles
Distance
738 ft
Climb
-1,179 ft
Descent
00:43:19
Avg time
-440 ft
Altitude change
949 ft
Altitude min
2,107 ft
Altitude max
1,391 ft
Altitude start
951 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
3,022 ft
Distance flat
00:43:19
Avg time

Laurel Run Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowmobile
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
    State College, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowmobiling
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

This road connect many of the trails in the Galbraith Gap area. It is a gravel forester road

Access Info

Off Bear Meadows Rd from Galbraith Gap and of Rte 26 at the Whipple dam end

Trail Supporters
  • http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/rothrock/index.htm
    Sponsor
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 12, 2025 @ 9:49am
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Mar 3, 2022
This report pertains to the section of road from wildcat up to the top of the hill: There are tire tracks with ground showing most of the way that...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel Run Road

        Where is Laurel Run Road located?
        Laurel Run Road 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 40.76309, -77.75201.
        What is the elevation gain for Laurel Run Road?
        Laurel Run Road has 738 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 949 ft to 2,107 ft.
        Is Laurel Run Road a point to point trail?
        Laurel Run Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Laurel Run Road?
        Laurel Run Road is 10.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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