Old Laurel Run
Mountain Biking Trail
Extreme
5.25 mi
917 ft
A gravel climb to a techy singletrack descent down one of Rothrock's most notorious trails.
Old Laurel Run is one of the rowdiest, chunkiest, and most acclaimed downhill rides from Galbraith Gap in Rothrock. It's a perfect option for a shuttle and a great trail to session over and over, whether you're working on your skills or dialing in the suspension on your ride. It sees less foot traffic than many of the other surrounding trails and it's short enough that you could squeeze it in before or after work.
To get to the top of the descent, climb Laurel Run Road from Galbraith Gap until you get to Little Flat Tower Road. Take a left and when the road is gated, there is a turn-around for vehicles and parking for several vehicles. Your ride begins next to the gate and the trail is well-marked - just remember to unlock your suspension before you begin the gnarly, rocky descent down! When you reach the bottom, take a left to pedal back up and start again, or keep right and follow Three Bridges to Lonberger Path for a few extra minutes of downhill singletrack back to your car.
If you have yet to visit, consider an out-and-back on gravel to the historic [Fire Tower]( less than a mile round-trip on packed gravel. One of the 4 maintained fire towers in the area, the steel structure played an important role in fire prevention into the 1950s, but is now closed to the public. Dense stands of spruce and hemlock cover the mountaintop and provide a unique habitat for an endless selection of unique flowers and fungi. Written by Brendon Voelker
Old Laurel Run is one of the rowdiest, chunkiest, and most acclaimed downhill rides from Galbraith Gap in Rothrock. It's a perfect option for a shuttle and a great trail to session over and over, whether you're working on your skills or dialing in the suspension on your ride. It sees less foot traffic than many of the other surrounding trails and it's short enough that you could squeeze it in before or after work.
To get to the top of the descent, climb Laurel Run Road from Galbraith Gap until you get to Little Flat Tower Road. Take a left and when the road is gated, there is a turn-around for vehicles and parking for several vehicles. Your ride begins next to the gate and the trail is well-marked - just remember to unlock your suspension before you begin the gnarly, rocky descent down! When you reach the bottom, take a left to pedal back up and start again, or keep right and follow Three Bridges to Lonberger Path for a few extra minutes of downhill singletrack back to your car.
If you have yet to visit, consider an out-and-back on gravel to the historic [Fire Tower]( less than a mile round-trip on packed gravel. One of the 4 maintained fire towers in the area, the steel structure played an important role in fire prevention into the 1950s, but is now closed to the public. Dense stands of spruce and hemlock cover the mountaintop and provide a unique habitat for an endless selection of unique flowers and fungi. Written by Brendon Voelker
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carcass to 3 bridges | 0.83 mi | 226 ft | 5.1% |
| Laurel run up | 1.56 mi | 410 ft | 5.0% |
| everest | 2.65 mi | 725 ft | 5.2% |
| Laurel run rd to lower trail | 2.05 mi | 528 ft | 4.9% |
| Laurel run to top | 2.44 mi | 719 ft | 5.6% |
| Laurel Run Rd climb w/out final switchback (GPS errors) | 2.27 mi | 650 ft | 5.4% |
| laurel run road climb | 2.40 mi | 659 ft | 5.2% |
| Laurel to 3 Bridges | 0.71 mi | 118 ft | 3.1% |
| Laurel Run: Lonberger to Greenshoot | 1.32 mi | 180 ft | 2.6% |
| Laurel Run MTB 500 TT | 1.72 mi | 512 ft | 5.6% |
| Laurel Run Climb | 0.48 mi | 157 ft | 5.2% |
| Laurel Run Last Hoorah | 0.13 mi | 36 ft | 5.2% |
| Fire Tower Road to Old Laurel/Gate | 0.54 mi | 148 ft | 5.1% |
| Old Laurel | 0.80 mi | -584 ft | -13.8% |
| Old Laurel Descent | 0.82 mi | -630 ft | -14.4% |
| PSU Enduro Stage 4 2021 | 0.75 mi | -535 ft | -13.5% |
| Three Bridges | 0.33 mi | -56 ft | -2.7% |
| 3 bridges from Laurel | 0.28 mi | -52 ft | -2.6% |
| 3 Bridges - Reroute | 0.58 mi | -207 ft | -6.3% |
| Re-route down | 0.26 mi | -148 ft | -10.7% |