more stats
3,068 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:16:26
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
608 ft
Altitude min
748 ft
Altitude max
748 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-29.5%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
1,040 ft
Distance climb
1,539 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:16:26
Avg time

Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #122912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #334448 in Trail Running
    • #127167 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,755 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,192 in Trail Running
    • #2,292 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Off camber sections, Great views

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Faint trailViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Outer Limits Trail Reports

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Oct 29, 2023 @ 8:07am
Oct 29, 2023
 reporter 3 deafalls removed and raked clear
Oct 24, 2021 @ 1:45pm
Oct 24, 2021
Rejected
Massive tree down before the wine cellar drop
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
Jul 23, 2021
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Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 2:41pm
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Status:
on Oct 29, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      1 Review & Comments

      bbeane
      It’s a great trail when it’s maintained, but is currently terribly overgrown.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Limits located?
      Outer Limits 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 40.33565, -75.90205.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 608 ft to 748 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Limits a point to point trail?
      Outer Limits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is 3,068 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Limits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Outer Limits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Outer Limits. The trail is 3,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is a moderately popular trail. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 277 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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