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2,742 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-70 ft
Descent
00:06:15
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
846 ft
Altitude min
903 ft
Altitude max
887 ft
Altitude start
887 ft
Altitude end
0.012%
Grade
-14.012%
Grade max
13.323%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
369 ft
Distance down
2,001 ft
Distance flat
00:06:15
Avg time

Middle Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #109993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363432 in Trail Running
    • #140249 in Hiking
    • #10670 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,540 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,884 in Trail Running
    • #2,648 in Hiking
    • #64 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Winding, super rocky packed dirt singletrack. Runs from the middle of C-line and crosses over B-line and A-line before finally connecting to the Ferndale Trail in the A-line section.

Tags
Rocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 92 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Middle Run Trail Reports

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May 5, 2026 @ 4:47pm (America/New_York)
May 5, 2026
Not approved
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Dec 16, 2023 @ 8:10am
Dec 16, 2023
Dec 9, 2023 @ 1:16pm
Dec 9, 2023
reporter
Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:16am
Nov 26, 2023
tree down
Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:15am
Nov 26, 2023
Rejected
tree down
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Status:
on Dec 16, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      ★ 4.5 • 7 miles • 843 ft • 77 • Point to Point •
      Tried to build the rockiest route I could down the mountain. This route is extremely rocky and gnarly and...
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      1 Review & Comments

      jdisch jdisch
      Decent route back up the mountain. Seldom used and a bit tricky to follow. Also crosses most of the pirate DH trails so you can get a good look at each one.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Middle Run located?
      Middle Run 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 40.34497, -75.89823.
      ▼ How hard is Middle Run?
      Middle Run is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.012%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Middle Run?
      Middle Run has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 70 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 846 ft to 903 ft.
      ▼ Is Middle Run a point to point trail?
      Middle Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Middle Run?
      Middle Run is 2,742 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Middle Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Middle Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Middle Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Middle Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Middle Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Middle Run. The trail is 2,742 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Middle Run?
      Middle Run is a moderately popular trail. There have been 550 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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