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2,398 ft
Distance
-306 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
-306 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
1,084 ft
Altitude max
1,084 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-35.8%
Grade max
-4.4%
Grade min
2,398 ft
Distance down
00:02:35
Avg time

Stage 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #285017 in Trail Running
    • #317175 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Super rocky downhill that will be bone jarring without the right bike. this trail parallels a-line and meets up with the end of a-line. There is a super gnarly roll into the trail that is by far the hardest/scariest part of trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 165 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:11pm (America/New_York)
Mar 26, 2026
 tree down
May 10, 2025 @ 12:46pm
May 10, 2025
 Two trees down one completely across the trail. The other sticks about halfway into the trail both should be removed.
Nov 3, 2024 @ 9:12am
Nov 3, 2024
 reporter Leaves are blown clear
Oct 5, 2024 @ 5:28pm
Oct 5, 2024
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Right at the beginning just off the ridge.
Mar 31, 2024 @ 3:16pm
Mar 31, 2024
Rejected
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to stage-3 trailhead (40.345600, -75.903230)

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        Oct 9, 2018 @ 8:55am
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        MtPenn - Stage 3 Gap - Nose Case
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        0:16 | 463 | Mar 8, 2020 , Reading
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        3:05 | 172 | May 11, 2015 , Reading
        Jason Scheiding, stage 3 practice, Blue...
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        0:14 | 334 | Jun 12, 2016 , Reading
        Mountain Creek Enduro Stage 3 2016
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        2:46 | 280 | Sep 25, 2016 , Reading

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        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...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stage 3

        ▼ Where is Stage 3 located?
        Stage 3 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 40.3456, -75.90323.
        ▼ How hard is Stage 3?
        Stage 3 is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stage 3?
        The trail has 306 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 777 ft to 1,084 ft.
        ▼ How long is Stage 3?
        Stage 3 is 2,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stage 3?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stage 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stage 3?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stage 3 are:
        • August (28 activities)
        • July (19 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Stage 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stage 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stage 3?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stage 3. The trail is 2,398 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Stage 3?
        Stage 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,820 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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