more stats
4,518 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-336 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
1,645 ft
Altitude min
1,971 ft
Altitude max
1,971 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
3,474 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Max Karma Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Quemahoning Reservoir
    Benson, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #7650 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27011 in E-Biking
    • #411001 in Trail Running
    • #103876 in Hiking
    • #32098 in Snowshoeing
    • #31628 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #63 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #92 in E-Biking
    • #6,301 in Trail Running
    • #1,830 in Hiking
    • #411 in Snowshoeing
    • #393 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Cambria Somerset Authority

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Disclaimer

Due to the approval of hunting on selected Sundays, ALL segments are CLOSED during posted hunting seasons, generally 11/15 thru 12/31, INCLUDING Sundays. Please respect these closures.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 65 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Max Karma Trail Trail Reports

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Jul 4, 2026 @ 8:26am (America/Toronto)
Jul 4, 2026
 Good shape!
May 11, 2026 @ 1:12pm (America/Toronto)
May 11, 2026
 Tree down on fast section of downhill. Easy to stop in time if you're paying attention.
Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:06pm (America/New_York)
Mar 14, 2026
 Two trees down, easy to get past
Oct 16, 2025 @ 4:32pm (America/Toronto)
Oct 16, 2025
Sep 14, 2025 @ 3:54pm (America/Toronto)
Sep 14, 2025
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on Jul 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Max Karma Trail located?
      Max Karma Trail is located in Quemahoning Reservoir, Benson, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Quemahoning Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.15931, -78.95526.
      ▼ How hard is Max Karma Trail?
      Max Karma Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Max Karma Trail?
      Max Karma Trail has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 336 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,645 ft to 1,971 ft.
      ▼ Is Max Karma Trail a point to point trail?
      Max Karma Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Max Karma Trail?
      Max Karma Trail is 4,518 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Max Karma Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Max Karma Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Max Karma Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Max Karma Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Max Karma Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Max Karma Trail. The trail is 4,518 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Max Karma Trail?
      Max Karma Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 113 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 117 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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