more stats
2,306 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:09:22
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
2,722 ft
Altitude min
2,750 ft
Altitude max
2,732 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
732 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:09:22
Avg time

Rocky Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Laurel Mountain
    Ligonier, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110391 in Trail Running
    • #116962 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,409 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,698 in Trail Running
    • #2,079 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • Land Owner

This is an advanced trail beginning and ending on Black Bear, typically ridden northbound. It starts with a short rocky climb after crossing a notched log at the trail entrance leads to a level route over small rounded boulders leading to the descent over/through the rock outcrop. The final stretch is through a high rock crevice where your handlebars will likely scrape on both sides of the trail

Tags
JumpsRocky
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 63 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Rocky Gap Trail Reports

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Jun 7, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Toronto)
Jun 7, 2026
Rain overnight. Scattered wet spots. Should probably dry for a few days before riding
Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:34pm
Jul 10, 2025
Mar 22, 2022 @ 9:57am
Mar 22, 2022
Fun times rock party
Sep 24, 2018 @ 7:38am
Sep 24, 2018
Was misting
Apr 27, 2017 @ 3:47am
Apr 27, 2017
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on Jun 7, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.11 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      b--rock
      Gap is too small to fit 800mm bars, so expect to walk it.
      savesthejade savesthejade
      This is the most I teresting trail we rode in this area. Most due to the challenging rock crevice.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rocky Gap located?
      Rocky Gap is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.13769, -79.16385.
      ▼ How hard is Rocky Gap?
      Rocky Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rocky Gap?
      Rocky Gap has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,722 ft to 2,750 ft.
      ▼ Is Rocky Gap a point to point trail?
      Rocky Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rocky Gap?
      Rocky Gap is 2,306 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rocky Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rocky Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rocky Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rocky Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rocky Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Rocky Gap. The trail is 2,306 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rocky Gap?
      Rocky Gap is a moderately popular trail. There have been 375 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 379 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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