more stats
1,017 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
1,000 ft
Altitude min
1,016 ft
Altitude max
1,015 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance down
459 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time

Rip It Straight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8591 in E-Biking
    • #46891 in Trail Running
    • #47976 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Adaptive route around technical section of Rip It

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Rip It Straight Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 6:26pm (America/New_York)
Aug 29, 2026
 Tree that was down across the trail has been cleared.
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
Jul 23, 2021
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 2:41pm
Mar 14, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021 @ 8:02am
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Nov 19, 2020 @ 12:37pm
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on Aug 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      266
      Rugged and rocky
      ★ 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...
      48
      Mount Penn - 3 mile descent
      ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 571 ft • 31 •
      testing fora 7% grade for 3 miles
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rip It Straight located?
      Rip It Straight 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 40.35426, -75.89619.
      ▼ How hard is Rip It Straight?
      Rip It Straight is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rip It Straight?
      The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,000 ft to 1,016 ft.
      ▼ Is Rip It Straight a point to point trail?
      Rip It Straight is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rip It Straight?
      Rip It Straight is 1,017 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rip It Straight?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rip It Straight. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rip It Straight?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rip It Straight are:
      • May (13 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rip It Straight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rip It Straight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rip It Straight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rip It Straight. The trail is 1,017 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rip It Straight?
      Rip It Straight is a very popular trail. There have been 1,116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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