Sand Mountain Road – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

United States

Pennsylvania

Centre County

Sand Mountain Road – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

Hard

3.5

(8)

riders

Sand Mountain Road – Penns Creek Path and Tunnel loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

04:54

72.6km

1,280m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bear Run Natural Area

Penns Creek Wild Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.29 km

Sand Mountain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sand Mountain Road is a double track gravel road that runs the length of Poe Valley State Park. As such, it connects to many of the trails within the park …

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13.7 km

Bells Majestic View

Viewpoint

35.2 km

Bear Run Natural Area

Nature Reserve

46.9 km

Penns Creek Path and Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Penns Ceek Path is a short section of the 328-mile Mid State Trail. As the name suggest it follows Penns Creek through beautiful forest and an old converted train …

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47.9 km

Penn's Creek

Highlight • River

Here there is a small, paved, bridge crossing Penn's Creek and leading to Poe Paddy State Forest.

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49.0 km

Poe Paddy State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small state parks sits at the confluence of Penns Creek and Big Poe Creek. There's a campsite, restrooms, water, and a number of trails to access. It's a good …

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49.2 km

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This campground has tent spots and public restrooms. It is also a good spot to fill up water before a ride.

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52.2 km

Ingleby View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great overlook across some sprawling hills and the community of Ingleby.

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53.8 km

Penn's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint give you a great panorama of the area and Penn's Creek running through the valley.

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69.2 km

Poe Valley State Park Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Poe Valley State Park spans 620 acres and showcases various bodies of water, including Poe Lake and Tea Kettle Pond, along with several mountain peaks. The park is a favored camping destination if you want to explore a little longer.

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