more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
166 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:09:57
Avg time
41 ft
Altitude change
1,612 ft
Altitude min
1,781 ft
Altitude max
1,612 ft
Altitude start
1,654 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,894 ft
Distance climb
2,316 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:09:57
Avg time

Chestnut Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coopers Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
    State College, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111610 in E-Biking
    • #355171 in Trail Running
    • #334960 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #599 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #567 in E-Biking
    • #5,720 in Trail Running
    • #5,762 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DCNR
  • OSM Way
    #449367540

Short single track that used to run along a deer fence at times that links one to Dutch Alvin Trail from Coopers Gap Rd. Fun track punctuated by the odd rock outcrop typical of this area. At the intersection with Dutch Alvin Trail it makes a 90 turn and drops down to Brush Ridge Trail in a short fast steep descent

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 87 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 394 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on May 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bee33
      I love this descent. Turn left on to brush ridge and then keep going down, cross the gravel, and go down some more on extension.
      Jtb226 Jtb226
      Pretty tough climb from Cooper's Gap Rd, but a fun downhill on the other side.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chestnut Spring located?
      Chestnut Spring is located in Coopers Gap (Rothrock State Forest), State College, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Coopers Gap (Rothrock State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.69034, -77.69869.
      ▼ How hard is Chestnut Spring?
      Chestnut Spring is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chestnut Spring?
      Chestnut Spring has 166 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 124 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,612 ft to 1,781 ft.
      ▼ Is Chestnut Spring a point to point trail?
      Chestnut Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chestnut Spring?
      Chestnut Spring is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chestnut Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chestnut Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chestnut Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chestnut Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chestnut Spring?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Chestnut Spring. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chestnut Spring?
      Chestnut Spring is a very popular trail. There have been 1,325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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