PHASE TWO
Status: Opened - June 24, 2026
Picking up where Phase One concludes in Hubler Gap, Phase Two is focused on connecting trail users to the existing facilities of Whipple Dam State Park, one of four state parks in Rothrock State Forest.
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The fundamentals of sustainable singletrack trail design were utilized for a new loop trail encircling Rudy Ridge, the area found between Pine Swamp and Laurel Run Roads. In addition, a connecting trail that parallels Laurel Run Road all the way to the park provides scenic and safe passage for trail users. In total, Phase Two comprises 11 miles of new trails and allows for rides, runs, and hikes to traverse multiple ridges from Musser Gap to Whipple Dam entirely on singletrack.
RTA was the fortunate recipient of a $500,000 C2P2 grant from DCNR as well as generous donations from local individuals, businesses, Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County to achieve the required 20% match.
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Section One of the new trail build picks up on Little Shingletown, where Phase One of the trail development ends, and leads to Pine Swamp Road in Hubler Gap (now Hubler Gap Trail)
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Section Two creates the loop around Rudy Ridge, which includes a mild elevation change along the way (now Rudy Ridge Loop)
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Section Three is a fairly long and relatively flat trail to parallel Laurel Run Road and lead to Whipple Dam (now Forest Leaves Trail)