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1.7 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-624 ft
Descent
00:13:24
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
1,398 ft
Altitude min
2,019 ft
Altitude max
2,019 ft
Altitude start
1,398 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,119 ft
Distance flat
00:13:24
Avg time

Bent Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jakes Rocks
    Warren, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50793 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113429 in E-Biking
    • #91673 in Trail Running
    • #98203 in Hiking
    • #25868 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #658 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #589 in E-Biking
    • #1,369 in Trail Running
    • #1,711 in Hiking
    • #201 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Bent Run trail is a spur on the west side of Jakes Rock's trail system. It provides the closest access to the trail system from the city of Warren. It is a great and tough climb to warm up on and an even better descent.

From the top down, it starts of with a few flowy turns on the top of the plateau, before dropping down off the side into narrow, exposed single-track, with tight switchbacks.

This trail demands precision and agility to be ridden at speed, flowing between trees, rocks, and optional trail-side features found along the way. About half-way down there is a chance to catch your breath before the grade steepens again as you approach the bottom of the trail.

Climbing up this trail from the bottom, it starts with a very steep grade and tight switchbacks before mellowing out a tiny bit. The entire trail is climb-able and is a great way to start your ride at Jake's Rocks.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bent Run Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 7:53pm (America/New_York)
Jul 12, 2026
Tree down closer to the top of the trail, overall great shape.
Sep 19, 2025 @ 12:54pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025 @ 12:35pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025 @ 10:02am (America/Toronto)
Sep 19, 2025
Nov 1, 2024 @ 10:23am
Nov 1, 2024
beautiful trail, several switchbacks and a bit of exposure with river views. Descent access point to climb up into the network. After the initial...
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      goldsbar
      Great trail to both climb and descend. Climb starts out tough, but eventually gives some breaks. Long descent! Nothing terribly hard, but more of a black when you put it all together.
      Bats1999
      Such a fun trail. Very well built and maintained. The climb up is very ridable. Don't be intimidated by the rocks they roll pretty well.
      8dot3 8dot3
      Definitely more of a black than I was expecting. It's pretty technical in spots, built on a steep hillside so there's a lot of exposure and the switchbacks are very tight. If you're not an elite climber make sure you thought about how you're going to get back up. I had a car waiting for me at the bottom.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bent Run located?
      Bent Run is located in Jakes Rocks, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Jakes Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.83462, -78.98875.
      ▼ How hard is Bent Run?
      Bent Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bent Run?
      Bent Run has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 624 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,398 ft to 2,019 ft.
      ▼ Is Bent Run a point to point trail?
      Bent Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bent Run?
      Bent Run is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bent Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bent Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bent Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bent Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bent Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Bent Run. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bent Run?
      Bent Run is a very popular trail. There have been 614 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 701 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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