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1,739 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
1,558 ft
Altitude min
1,619 ft
Altitude max
1,606 ft
Altitude start
1,558 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
456 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time
Three Bridges Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGalbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
State College, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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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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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Year Opened2014
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Land Owner
Connector trail from Laurel Run Rd to Lornberger. Has wicked rock garden that presents a great challenge to all and also 3 separate bridges to be crossed
Access Info
From Lornberger Trail or off Laurel Run Rd at the intersection of Laurel Run Rd & Old Laurel Trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 16 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 373 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to three-bridges-trail trailhead
(40.759470, -77.753490)
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Nearby Trails
- Three Bridges Parking 197 ft
- Galbraith Gap Trail 1,837 ft
- Galbraith Gap Trail 2,182 ft
- Laurel Run Road 2,224 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Bridges Trail
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Where is Three Bridges Trail located?
Three Bridges 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 40.75947, -77.75349.
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How hard is Three Bridges Trail?
Three Bridges Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Three Bridges Trail?
Three Bridges Trail has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,558 ft to 1,619 ft.
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Is Three Bridges Trail a point to point trail?
Three Bridges Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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