Pennsylvania · Mountain biking

Old Laurel Run Trail

0.8 mi
round trip
1,282 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Old Laurel Run Trail is a mountain biking route in Rothrock State Forest in central Pennsylvania, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is an out-and-back, about 1.7 miles long, with a total climb of 1,282 feet. It starts near 2,250 feet and reaches a high point of about 2,250 feet, so the route is roughly symmetrical. The steepest stretch comes early, with a 27% grade at about 0.2 miles in. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in State College show September highs around 72°F with lows near 54°F, and July highs around 81°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Several hiking trails lie within a short distance, including New Laurel Run Trail and Creek Bed Trail, each about 0.3 miles away, and Shingletown Gap Trail at about 0.4 miles. For an overnight stay, Greenwood Furnace Camp is about 7.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Old Laurel Run Trail

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 22°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 28°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 39°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 50°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 63°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 62°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 26°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at State College, PA, 6.1 mi away at 1,170 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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