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1.1 miles
Distance
309 ft
Climb
00:09:39
Avg time
310 ft
Altitude change
2,101 ft
Altitude min
2,411 ft
Altitude max
2,101 ft
Altitude start
2,411 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
00:09:39
Avg time
Little Flat Tower Rd Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
State College, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular 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 Allowed
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Land Owner
This is a forest road that is gated half way up to the Fire Tower. This road provides access to Old Laurel Run Trail and New Laurel Run Trail as well as to the old Fire Tower and cabin at Little Flat
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Off Laurel Run Rd
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 16 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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Directions to little-flat-tower-rd trailhead
(40.748150, -77.774290)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Flat Tower Rd
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Where is Little Flat Tower Rd located?
Little Flat Tower Rd 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 40.74815, -77.77429.
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How hard is Little Flat Tower Rd?
Little Flat Tower Rd is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Little Flat Tower Rd?
Little Flat Tower Rd has 309 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,101 ft to 2,411 ft.
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Is Little Flat Tower Rd a point to point trail?
Little Flat Tower Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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