more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-169 ft
Descent
00:10:42
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
1,744 ft
Altitude min
1,902 ft
Altitude max
1,744 ft
Altitude start
1,759 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
3,714 ft
Distance climb
2,749 ft
Distance down
1,263 ft
Distance flat
00:10:42
Avg time

Pheasant Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Quemahoning Reservoir
    Benson, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #214436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51051 in E-Biking
    • #370141 in Trail Running
    • #363494 in Hiking
    • #24106 in Snowshoeing
    • #27844 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,662 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #183 in E-Biking
    • #5,979 in Trail Running
    • #6,103 in Hiking
    • #344 in Snowshoeing
    • #299 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Cambria Somerset Authority

Easier loop off of Que Trail. Recommended counterclockwise as mapped to ride the banked switchbacks on the way down. Provides access to the top of Sweet 16.

Disclaimer

UPDATE 10/20 – 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.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 49 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pheasant Ridge Loop located?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop is located in Quemahoning Reservoir, Benson, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Quemahoning Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.1759, -78.96485.
      ▼ How hard is Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,744 ft to 1,902 ft.
      ▼ Is Pheasant Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pheasant Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pheasant Ridge Loop are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pheasant Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pheasant Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Pheasant Ridge Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pheasant Ridge Loop?
      Pheasant Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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