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1.2 miles
Distance
-973 ft
Descent
00:06:38
Avg time
-973 ft
Altitude change
1,299 ft
Altitude min
2,272 ft
Altitude max
2,272 ft
Altitude start
1,299 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-69.2%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time
Ruff Gap Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCoopers Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
State College, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,209 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
- #741 in E-Biking
- #1,561 in Trail Running
- #5,512 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonSpring, Summer, Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
This is a traditional 'fall line trail' that starts down slowly and then increases in steepness. It becomes fast with loose rocks and drop off steps to keep you on your toes for the 1.2 miles creating some arm pump. It is has been part of the Wilderness 101 race for the past few years
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From Broad Mountain Rd
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 32 rides
- Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Directions to ruff-gap-trail trailhead
(40.676640, -77.736220)
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4:16 |
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Sep 14, 2021 , State College
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Jan 5, 2021 , State College
Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 98 miles • 10,700 ft • 24 • Loop • Race •
2014 Wilderness 101 race course. A mixture if forest roads, double track and central PA single track
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