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1.9 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:19:32
Avg time
439 ft
Altitude change
1,628 ft
Altitude min
2,195 ft
Altitude max
1,629 ft
Altitude start
2,067 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
28.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,431 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:19:32
Avg time

Kettle Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coopers Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
    State College, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

This is a forest road that links the two parts of Sassafras Trail, Peep Trail, Chicken Peter Trail and Shitaka Trail together

Access Info

Off Coopers Gap Rd, Seeger Rd or Rag Hollow Rd

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kettle Rd located?
      Kettle Rd 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 40.69605, -77.68033.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kettle Rd?
      Kettle Rd has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,628 ft to 2,195 ft.
      ▼ Is Kettle Rd a point to point trail?
      Kettle Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Kettle Rd?
      Kettle Rd is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kettle Rd?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kettle Rd. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kettle Rd?
      Kettle Rd is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Kettle Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kettle Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kettle Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Kettle Rd. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kettle Rd?
      Kettle Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 845 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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