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1,913 ft
Distance
-141 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
1,453 ft
Altitude min
1,595 ft
Altitude max
1,595 ft
Altitude start
1,453 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade
-24.3%
Grade max
1,749 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time
Leniency Trail (Down) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaGalbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
State College, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#42588 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #32118 in E-Biking
- #290031 in Trail Running
- #71401 in Hiking
- #11433 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerPrivate Land
This is a 1 mile loop off the Tussey Mountain Extension Trail. Has a fun downhill regardless of which way you go but then you have to pay the piper on the way back up unless you opt to use Bailout Trail
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Off Tussey Ridge Trail or from Bailout Trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 16 miles average
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- 355 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to leniency-trail-down trailhead
(40.767040, -77.701540)
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Nearby Trails
- Tussey Mountain Extension Trail (lower) 223 ft
- Bailout Trail 1,677 ft
- Leniency Trail (up) 1,677 ft
- Rattlesnake Canyon (upper) 2,667 ft
- Tussey Mountain Trail 2,877 ft
Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leniency Trail (Down)
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Where is Leniency Trail (Down) located?
Leniency Trail (Down) 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 40.76704, -77.70154.
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How hard is Leniency Trail (Down)?
Leniency Trail (Down) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Leniency Trail (Down)?
The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,453 ft to 1,595 ft.
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Is Leniency Trail (Down) a point to point trail?
Yes, Leniency Trail (Down) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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