more stats
2,067 ft
Distance
-254 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-254 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
1,076 ft
Altitude max
1,076 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,067 ft
Distance down
00:02:33
Avg time

Cub Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324068 in Trail Running
    • #110821 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Very rocky dirt singletrack with lots of small log jumps and drops.

Access Info

Starts at the top of A-Line Duece and runs down to Angora Rd.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 184 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Cub Trail Reports

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Dec 3, 2024 @ 4:08am
Dec 3, 2024
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Feb 26, 2024 @ 8:55am
Feb 26, 2024
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 3:00pm
Mar 14, 2021
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Apr 21, 2019 @ 6:25am
Apr 21, 2019
Mar 17, 2019 @ 5:33am
Mar 17, 2019
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on Dec 3, 2024
Avg: 4.26 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:59 | 188 | Apr 12, 2026 , Reading
      4.7 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cub located?
      Cub 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 40.3468, -75.90211.
      ▼ How hard is Cub?
      Cub is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cub?
      The trail has 254 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 1,076 ft.
      ▼ Is Cub a point to point trail?
      Cub is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cub?
      Cub is 2,067 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cub?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cub. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cub? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cub are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cub?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cub. The trail is 2,067 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cub?
      Cub is a very popular trail. There have been 2,098 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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