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2,257 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
1,888 ft
Altitude min
1,956 ft
Altitude max
1,947 ft
Altitude start
1,952 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
869 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Mega Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Quemahoning Reservoir
    Benson, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #188400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71605 in Trail Running
    • #340407 in Hiking
    • #17067 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Cambria Somerset Authority

Upper Loop of the stacked loop hillside trails with climbs, downhills and obstacles

Access Info

Upper Pheasant parking, Pail Trail, Upper & Lower Dippers

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Apr 8, 2025 @ 7:19am
Apr 8, 2025
 Please ride through puddles, avoid muddy trails
May 27, 2024 @ 6:10pm
May 27, 2024
OVERGROWN
Feb 4, 2023 @ 9:44am
Feb 4, 2023
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Nov 19, 2022 @ 3:51pm
Nov 19, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mega Dipper

        ▼ Where is Mega Dipper located?
        Mega Dipper is located in Quemahoning Reservoir, Benson, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Quemahoning Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.17788, -78.97572.
        ▼ How hard is Mega Dipper?
        Mega Dipper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mega Dipper?
        Mega Dipper has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,888 ft to 1,956 ft.
        ▼ How long is Mega Dipper?
        Mega Dipper is 2,257 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mega Dipper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mega Dipper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Mega Dipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mega Dipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mega Dipper?
        The estimated time to ride Mega Dipper is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 2,257 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Mega Dipper?
        Mega Dipper is a very popular trail. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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