more stats
1,739 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:03:03
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,922 ft
Altitude min
1,972 ft
Altitude max
1,924 ft
Altitude start
1,923 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
853 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:03:03
Avg time

Little Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Quemahoning Reservoir
    Benson, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #284893 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #165775 in E-Biking
    • #401869 in Trail Running
    • #323853 in Hiking
    • #29992 in Snowshoeing
  • State Ranking
    #3,330 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #994 in E-Biking
    • #6,230 in Trail Running
    • #5,549 in Hiking
    • #395 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Cambria Somerset Authority

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

Access Info

Upper Pheasant parking, Pail Trail, and Big Dipper

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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Little Dipper Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2025 @ 7:19am
Apr 8, 2025
 Please ride through puddles, avoid muddy trails
Jul 27, 2024 @ 8:04am
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Jul 20, 2024 @ 2:23am
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Feb 4, 2023 @ 9:44am
Feb 4, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Little Dipper located?
      Little 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 40.1789, -78.97442.
      ▼ How hard is Little Dipper?
      Little Dipper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Little Dipper?
      Little Dipper has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,922 ft to 1,972 ft.
      ▼ How long is Little Dipper?
      Little Dipper is 1,739 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Little Dipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Little Dipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Little Dipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Little Dipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Little Dipper?
      The estimated time to ride Little Dipper is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,739 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Little Dipper?
      Little Dipper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 53 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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