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1,936 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-128 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
927 ft
Altitude max
927 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-17.9%
Grade max
5.7%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
1,375 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Deer Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53945 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104928 in Trail Running
    • #113788 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Very rocky descent trail from List Road down to rock pass/jump at Rotary section feeder trail intersection. Very large rocks/boulders resulting in 12-18" drops in several locations.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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Dec 7, 2025 @ 6:25am (America/New_York)
Dec 7, 2025
 Tree down on lower area
Nov 2, 2025 @ 8:26am (America/New_York)
Nov 2, 2025
 Leaf cover but rideable
Aug 22, 2025 @ 3:00am
Aug 22, 2025
Rejected
It is completely overgrown. I was barely able to see the trail
Feb 26, 2024 @ 8:55am
Feb 26, 2024
Nov 18, 2023 @ 2:58am
Nov 18, 2023
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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        Directions to deer-head trailhead (40.351030, -75.884990)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Head

        ▼ Where is Deer Head located?
        Deer Head 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 40.35103, -75.88499.
        ▼ How hard is Deer Head?
        Deer Head is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deer Head?
        Deer Head has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 927 ft.
        ▼ Is Deer Head a point to point trail?
        Yes, Deer Head is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Deer Head?
        Deer Head is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deer Head?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deer Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deer Head?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deer Head are:
        • April (36 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
        • July (28 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Deer Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deer Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Deer Head?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Deer Head. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Deer Head?
        Deer Head is a very popular trail. There have been 2,826 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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