State College, a region in central Pennsylvania's Centre County, is characterized by extensive public lands and mountainous terrain. The area is home to vast state forests like Rothrock, Bald Eagle, and Moshannon, alongside prominent features such as Mount Nittany, Bald Eagle Mountain, and Tussey Mountain. This diverse landscape provides a robust setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring State College will find more than…
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11
hikers
6.49km
02:30
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
2.63km
00:42
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1
hikers
3.48km
00:58
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.70km
00:42
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
riders
18.4km
01:40
280m
280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4
riders
39.8km
03:34
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

18.3km
01:35
210m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
15.6km
01:25
340m
340m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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1
riders
39.3km
02:22
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
19.2km
01:26
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
36.9km
02:16
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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6
riders
49.0km
03:18
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
93.3km
04:17
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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20
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
77.7km
04:03
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

17
riders
61.6km
02:40
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
5.11km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.86km
00:37
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
5.22km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
riders
68.0km
04:32
1,290m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
45.9km
02:56
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
22.5km
01:25
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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State College offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features over 100 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.63 stars from more than 900 visitors on komoot.
State College is characterized by vast public lands, including Rothrock, Bald Eagle, and Moshannon State Forests, totaling over 500,000 acres within a 30-mile (48 km) radius. Prominent natural features include Mount Nittany, Bald Eagle Mountain, and Tussey Mountain. The area also encompasses six state parks and numerous scenic ridgelines.
State College offers hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, including easier options. For specific routes, consult the Easy hikes around State College guide. The region's state parks and forests provide diverse terrain, from gentle walks to more strenuous climbs.
Mountain biking enthusiasts can find challenging singletrack and rock outcroppings in areas like Galbraith Gap, Coopers Gap, and Rothrock State Forest. The MTB Trails around State College guide provides detailed information on routes.
Road cyclists in State College can explore routes through rolling pastures, vast state forests, and picturesque countrysides. Options range from leisurely campus rides to challenging century circuits. The Road Cycling Routes around State College guide details specific routes.
Touring cyclists can find routes that traverse scenic landscapes and connect various points of interest in and around State College. The region's extensive network of roads and bike-friendly infrastructure supports touring. For route suggestions, refer to the Cycling around State College guide.
State College provides numerous routes suitable for jogging, ranging from urban paths to trails within natural areas. The Running Trails around State College guide offers specific recommendations for joggers.
Gravel biking opportunities are available in State College, utilizing the region's diverse terrain which includes unpaved roads and trails. The Gravel biking around State College guide provides information on suitable routes for this activity.
State College is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with 105 routes available across various sports. These routes have been explored by more than 900 visitors and collectively hold an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for State College, including Hiking around State College, MTB Trails around State College, Road Cycling Routes around State College, and Gravel biking around State College. Additional guides cover easy hikes, cycling, and running trails.
The official website for the Borough of State College, PA, is statecollegepa.us. For general inquiries during business hours, the phone number is +1 814-234-7100. For non-business hours, the phone number is +1 814-234-7150.

