more stats
1,785 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
988 ft
Altitude min
1,014 ft
Altitude max
997 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time

Rip It Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86178 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107817 in E-Biking
    • #126611 in Trail Running
    • #128412 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,185 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #504 in E-Biking
    • #1,972 in Trail Running
    • #2,333 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Small singletrack loop that both starts and finishes on the Tower Feeder trail.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 359 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Rip It Trail Reports

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on Jun 23, 2025
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Directions to rip-it trailhead (40.351630, -75.897170)

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      1 Review & Comments

      mtpennrider mtpennrider
      Flat fast trail with a few tight turns and rooty sections. Fun to RIP IT

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rip It located?
      Rip It 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 40.35163, -75.89717.
      ▼ How hard is Rip It?
      Rip It is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rip It?
      Rip It has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 988 ft to 1,014 ft.
      ▼ Is Rip It a point to point trail?
      Rip It is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rip It?
      Rip It is 1,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rip It?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rip It. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rip It?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rip It are:
      • May (12 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rip It? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rip It are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rip It?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rip It. The trail is 1,785 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?
      Rip It is a very popular trail. There have been 2,268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,535 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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