more stats
3,491 ft
Distance
-327 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-328 ft
Altitude change
781 ft
Altitude min
1,110 ft
Altitude max
1,110 ft
Altitude start
781 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-20.9%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
3,409 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time

Skyline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28818 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102167 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Constructed dirt jump trail. Upper section is very rocky until you get to the log drop (4-6ft), middle section is packed dirt and shale with several dirt drops (1-2ft), rollers, and berms. Lower section is packed dirt with large tables, rollers, and berms.

Access Info

starts at the firetower on skyline drive

Disclaimer

there are optional easier lines around the 4-6 foot log drop and all jumps are tables.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 621 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Skyline Trail Reports

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Nov 3, 2024 @ 9:14am
Nov 3, 2024
 reporter Leaves are blown clear
Feb 26, 2024 @ 8:55am
Feb 26, 2024
Rejected
Feb 1, 2024 @ 12:10pm
Feb 1, 2024
 Large tree on upper section before the hip.
Jan 27, 2024 @ 3:44pm
Jan 27, 2024
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail! On the upper section after the drop, between the second large double. Thank you to whoever put an X...
Sep 28, 2023 @ 5:26pm
Sep 28, 2023
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Status:
on Nov 3, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 4.32 (28 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      4:05 | 2846 | Sep 19, 2020 , Reading
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      2:47 | 1849 | Aug 5, 2019 , Reading

      Routes with this trail

      266
      Rugged and rocky
      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 843 ft • 77 • Point to Point •
      Tried to build the rockiest route I could down the mountain. This route is extremely rocky and gnarly and...
      200
      Jumps, Chunk, and Funk
      7 miles • 866 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Starts off with the famous A-line jump track, and will route you by the jump bowl, pretty neat to mess...
      180
      P: 230 Angora Rd. Mt Penn loop fast flowy
      7 miles • 1,057 ft • 12 • Loop •
      nice loop of the better trails in this area
      4.4 ★★★★★
      28 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 4%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 7%
      1 ★ 4%

      10 Reviews & Comments

      jdisch jdisch
      Epic jump trail. Big berms, steep faced table tops, and medium shark fins. Pre-ride, re-ride, free-ride because there are some gotchas and you need to dial the speed carefully. For intermediate riders, the tables are all rollable but they will be very challenging to jump, and there are go arounds for the shark fins.
      laxboxing16
      Great ride today with clear and well groomed trails. One tree down across Skyline between two jumps near the intersection of Skyline and Middle Run.
      savesthejade savesthejade
      Open as last week, though a nice lad was busy laying down some fresh dirt so we didn't ride the lower jumps.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skyline located?
      Skyline is located in Mount Penn Preserve, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Mount Penn Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34619, -75.90287.
      ▼ How hard is Skyline?
      Skyline is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skyline?
      The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 781 ft to 1,110 ft.
      ▼ Is Skyline a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skyline is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skyline?
      Skyline is 3,491 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skyline?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Skyline. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Skyline?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Skyline are:
      • October (27 activities)
      • March (25 activities)
      • July (25 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Skyline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skyline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skyline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Skyline. The trail is 3,491 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skyline?
      Skyline is a very popular trail. There have been 3,674 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,498 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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