more stats
4,167 ft
Distance
804 ft
Climb
00:28:06
Avg time
805 ft
Altitude change
1,607 ft
Altitude min
2,412 ft
Altitude max
1,607 ft
Altitude start
2,411 ft
Altitude end
19.3%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
52.5%
Grade min
4,114 ft
Distance climb
52 ft
Distance flat
00:28:06
Avg time

Spruce Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest)
    State College, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #4378 in Hiking [+]
    • #780 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #42 in Hiking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #7 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Short steep climb enjoyed by runners and hikers

Access Info

From Three Bridges Trail at the bottom and Mid-State Trail at the top

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Spruce Gap Trail Reports

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May 31, 2023 @ 4:38am
May 31, 2023
Trees cut out. Trail is dry and fast
Apr 20, 2023 @ 11:52am
Apr 20, 2023
Another tree down in the same spot as before, in the rock drop section near the top. And a lot of the raking I did seems to have been erased by...
Jan 5, 2023 @ 3:40pm
Jan 5, 2023
Cut tree off top section. started raking the loose shit off the trail in the trench section
Jan 1, 2023 @ 4:01pm
Jan 1, 2023
Tree down near the top. over the first "rock garden" as the trail starts to drop.
Dec 17, 2022 @ 9:35am
Dec 17, 2022
reporter small tree down on carcass Trail - rideable
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on May 31, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      iloveharring
      Be warned. This trail is extremely rutted out and steep
      Some parts literally have 2 inches of loose rock on top of the dirt
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spruce Gap located?
      Spruce Gap is located in Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest), State College, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Galbraith Gap (Rothrock State Forest) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.76036, -77.7512.
      ▼ How hard is Spruce Gap?
      Spruce Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spruce Gap?
      Spruce Gap has 804 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,607 ft to 2,412 ft.
      ▼ Is Spruce Gap a point to point trail?
      Spruce Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spruce Gap?
      Spruce Gap is 4,167 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spruce Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spruce Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Spruce Gap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Spruce Gap are:
      • February (2 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Spruce Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spruce Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Spruce Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to hike Spruce Gap. The trail is 4,167 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spruce Gap?
      Spruce Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 380 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 450 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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