close
3D
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
Radar Time
x
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public ridelogs from the past 6 months.
- mountain biking recent
- mountain biking (>6 month)
- hiking (1 year)
- moto (1 year)
Activity Recordings
Trailforks users anonymized public skilogs from the past 12 months.
- Downhill Ski
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
- Snowmobile
Winter Trails
Warning
A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
x
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
Only show trails with NO bikes.
Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.
SaveThe Quemahoning Reservoir riding area initially consisted of a single named trail with an overall loop length of 16 miles. It is broken up into multiple individual listings as “Que Trail – N,E,S,W”, generally split at short road sections. This base loop is generally easier terrain with short sections of more difficult trail. See individual trail segment descriptions for more detail.
An additional 6 miles of more advanced trails have been added branching off of this main loop.
The trail system is multiuse, non-motorized/non-equestrian, purpose built for mountain biking but also suitable for hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, and xc skiing.
The official map can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/quetrails/ or is available as a hard copy at local bike shops. The map conceptually shows an additional more advanced trails branching off of the initial loop. None of the future trails are open for riding or exploration until officially opened. Many of the roads surrounding the reservoir provide bailout opportunities for a smoother return to your car.
The trail system is CLOSED during posted hunting seasons, generally 11/15 thru 12/31, INCLUDING Sundays. Please respect these closures.
The trail system can be accessed from numerous parking areas. The official parking designated for MTB users is the Conemaugh Township lot, https://www.trailforks.com/poi/35021/, to minimize conflicts with other site users. Restrooms are available at the Que Family Recreation Area (QFRA) (flush) and Birdman Road boat launch (porta-john). Camping, swim beach, pavilions, and boat rental are available at the QFRA. A use fee applies at QFRA generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is no charge at other access points.
The trail system is being developed in cooperation with the Cambria Somerset Authority, which purchased this and other facilities from Bethlehem Steel Corporation (successor to Cambria Iron) in 2000 as an industrial water supply along with opening them to public recreation.
The Que is one of the largest artificial bodies of water in Pennsylvania, and is known as a stopover for migratory waterfowl, including geese, swans, and herons.
An additional 6 miles of more advanced trails have been added branching off of this main loop.
The trail system is multiuse, non-motorized/non-equestrian, purpose built for mountain biking but also suitable for hiking, trail running, snow shoeing, and xc skiing.
The official map can be accessed at https://www.facebook.com/quetrails/ or is available as a hard copy at local bike shops. The map conceptually shows an additional more advanced trails branching off of the initial loop. None of the future trails are open for riding or exploration until officially opened. Many of the roads surrounding the reservoir provide bailout opportunities for a smoother return to your car.
The trail system is CLOSED during posted hunting seasons, generally 11/15 thru 12/31, INCLUDING Sundays. Please respect these closures.
The trail system can be accessed from numerous parking areas. The official parking designated for MTB users is the Conemaugh Township lot, https://www.trailforks.com/poi/35021/, to minimize conflicts with other site users. Restrooms are available at the Que Family Recreation Area (QFRA) (flush) and Birdman Road boat launch (porta-john). Camping, swim beach, pavilions, and boat rental are available at the QFRA. A use fee applies at QFRA generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is no charge at other access points.
The trail system is being developed in cooperation with the Cambria Somerset Authority, which purchased this and other facilities from Bethlehem Steel Corporation (successor to Cambria Iron) in 2000 as an industrial water supply along with opening them to public recreation.
The Que is one of the largest artificial bodies of water in Pennsylvania, and is known as a stopover for migratory waterfowl, including geese, swans, and herons.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: Municipal Park
Land Manager: Cambria Somerset Authority

Access Info:
Numerous access points to start the whole initial loop or out and back rides of various segments.
Disclaimer:
UPDATE 10/20 – Due to the approval of hunting on selected Sundays, ALL segments are CLOSED to DAYLIGHT riding during posted hunting seasons, generally 11/15 thru 12/31, INCLUDING Sundays. Please respect these closures.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- E-Bike
18 trails
- Hike
18 trails
- Trail Running
18 trails
- Snowshoe
18 trails
- Nordic Ski
15 trails
Region Details
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Feb 4, 2023Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 18
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails E-Bike
- 18
- Trails Hike
- 18
- Trails Trail Running
- 18
- Trails Snowshoe
- 18
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 15
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,763 ft
- Total Vertical
- 443 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,982 ft
- Reports
- 82
- Photos
- 118
- Ridden Counter
- 1,391
Popular Quemahoning Reservoir Mountain Biking Trails
Quemahoning Reservoir Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
---|---|---|
Que Trail - Full Loop | 16 miles | |
Pitch Pine Route | 4 miles | |
2020 Technical Loops | 7 miles | |
LHORBA Beginner - Que | 6 miles |
Photos of Quemahoning Reservoir Mountain Bike
trail: Pitch Pine Loop
1 |
Oct 23, 2023 @ 7:44pm
Oct 23, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
2 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:01pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
2 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:01pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
3 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:01pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
2 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
3 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
2 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Oct 7, 2023
trail: Que Trail - W
2 |
Oct 7, 2023 @ 12:00pm
Oct 7, 2023Videos of Quemahoning Reservoir Mountain Bike

trail: Sweet 16
9:57 |
264 |
Nov 9, 2021 , Benson

trail: Que Trail - W
9:40 |
263 |
Oct 8, 2020 , Benson
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pitch Pine Loop | Jun 30, 2023 @ 12:02am Jun 30, 2023 | Ideal | afiedler | ||
Little Bear | Jun 30, 2023 @ 12:02am Jun 30, 2023 | Variable | afiedler | ||
Que Trail - Green Bridge Loop | Jun 30, 2023 @ 12:02am Jun 30, 2023 | Variable | afiedler | ||
Que Trail - SW | Apr 11, 2023 @ 3:41am Apr 11, 2023 | Variable | zachwasser | ||
UPJ Ph 2 | Apr 3, 2023 @ 4:35pm Apr 3, 2023 | Unknown | trailforks Trailforks | ||
Que Trail - N | Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:48pm Feb 4, 2023 | Unknown | LHORBA LHORBA | ||
Pail Trail | Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:45pm Feb 4, 2023 | Unknown | LHORBA LHORBA | ||
Cooper's Quarry | Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:41pm Feb 4, 2023 | Unknown | LHORBA LHORBA | ||
Que Trail - NE | Feb 4, 2023 @ 5:40pm Feb 4, 2023 | Unknown | LHORBA LHORBA | ||
Big Dipper | Feb 4, 2023 @ 9:45am Feb 4, 2023 | Unknown | LHORBA LHORBA |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
---|---|---|---|---|
maverick44 | add | photo | activity #45566067 | Oct 23, 2023 @ 7:44pm Oct 23, 2023 |
SzgCvG | add | photo | activity #44968680 and 9 more | Oct 7, 2023 @ 11:59am Oct 7, 2023 |
LHORBA | add | route | activity #44411849 | Sep 22, 2023 @ 6:07pm Sep 22, 2023 |
maverick44 | add | photo | activity #44224825 | Sep 17, 2023 @ 3:36pm Sep 17, 2023 |
maverick44 | add | photo | activity #44020310 and 1 more | Sep 12, 2023 @ 5:03am Sep 12, 2023 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
---|---|---|---|---|
trail | Publishing to pique your interest for the... | Nov 6, 2022 @ 5:00pm Nov 6, 2022 | ||
trail | Rode this trial while doing the Que Loop in... | Aug 1, 2021 @ 10:51am Aug 1, 2021 | ||
trail | Rode this section of the Que loop in CCW... | Aug 1, 2021 @ 10:13am Aug 1, 2021 | ||
trail | Rode this in CCW. My favorite section of the... | Aug 1, 2021 @ 10:02am Aug 1, 2021 | ||
trail | There is an unmarked fork about 1/3 through... | Sep 29, 2019 @ 2:07pm Sep 29, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
UPJ Campus | 1 | 10.4 km | |||
Inclined Plane Trails | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11.1 km |
Highland Park | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11.3 km |
Laurel Mountain | 16 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 11.8 km |
Buffalo Road Trails | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mountain Bike | 18 | 21 miles | 2,762 ft | 9 miles | 443 ft | #4,946 | #2,214 | 117 | 82 | 4 | 594 | |
E-Bike | 18 | 21 miles | 2,762 ft | 9 miles | 443 ft | #2,054 | #500 | 82 | 4 | 55 | ||
Hike | 18 | 21 miles | 2,762 ft | 9 miles | 443 ft | #4,070 | #2,043 | 1 | 82 | 1 | 3 | |
Trail Running | 18 | 21 miles | 2,762 ft | 9 miles | 443 ft | #4,085 | #2,048 | 82 | 2 | |||
Snowshoe | 18 | 21 miles | 2,762 ft | 9 miles | 443 ft | #237 | #143 | 48 | 1 | |||
Nordic Ski | 15 | 20 miles | 2,566 ft | 8 miles | 443 ft | #116 | #82 | 51 | 1 | 3 |
- By LHORBA LHORBA & contributors
- Admins: LHORBA
- #30514 - 12,028 views
- quemahoning reservoir activity log | embed map of Quemahoning Reservoir mountain bike trails | quemahoning reservoir mountain biking points of interest
Downloading of trail gps tracks in kml & gpx formats is enabled for Quemahoning Reservoir.
You must login to download files.