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2,306 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
2,722 ft
Altitude min
2,750 ft
Altitude max
2,732 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time
Rocky Gap Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLaurel Mountain
Ligonier, Pennsylvania -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2025
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This is an advanced trail beginning and ending on Black Bear, typically ridden northbound. It starts with a short rocky climb after crossing a notched log at the trail entrance leads to a level route over small rounded boulders leading to the descent over/through the rock outcrop. The final stretch is through a high rock crevice where your handlebars will likely scrape on both sides of the trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 32 miles avg distance
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- 57 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to rocky-gap trailhead
(40.137690, -79.163850)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Gap
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Where is Rocky Gap located?
Rocky Gap is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.13769, -79.16385.
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How hard is Rocky Gap?
Rocky Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Rocky Gap?
Rocky Gap has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,722 ft to 2,750 ft.
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Is Rocky Gap a point to point trail?
Rocky Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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