Allegrippis Trails

Description

A network of single-track trails that was made by mountain bikers and for mountain bikers, the Allegrippis Trails offer spectacular views of Raystown Lake, lush vegetation, and plenty of hills to keep things interesting. It’s also not limited to bicyclists, and Allegrippis makes a great hiking spot as well. No matter what you’re doing, you’ll enjoy the stacked loop design, in which a dense network of interconnected trails allows users to choose from almost infinite combinations. In total, Allegrippis incorporates 24 distinct trails, which can be accessed from one of two trailheads: Bakers Hollow in the north and Seven Points in the south. Some of the longest and most popular trails are described below.

Ray’s Revenge (advanced, 3.9 miles): As the longest trail in the Allegrippis system, Ray’s Revenge is also among the most difficult. It has some significant hills and is also fairly isolated, far from Bakers Hollow at the very northwest corner of the system. Once you start, you’ll have to complete the full 3.9 miles before encountering any other trails, so be sure you’re up for the challenge. The recommended starting point is at the northern end and can be accessed via Ridge or Berry Patch trails.

Allegheny (moderate, 3.8 miles): Though only slightly shorter than Ray’s Revenge, Allegheny is a distinctly different experience. Located at the southern edge of Allegrippis, this trail is a thin path with dense vegetation on both sides. The recommended starting point is at the northern end and can be accessed via Shade or Dirt Surfer trails.

Eagle (easy, 2.4 miles): Eagle trail helps to hold Allegrippis together from its location in the middle of the northern section. Though there are still hills, this trail’s elevation changes are less dramatic than many of those throughout Allegrippis. It can be accessed via Osprey, Switch Trail, Sleek Dog, and Hydro Loop trails.

Barrel Bay (moderate, 2.3 miles): Closely resembling Allegheny, Barrel Bay is also in the southern section of Allegrippis and is characterized by thin, singletrack pathways. The vegetation tends to be a little thinner, meaning you can find some great views of the lake from this trail. The recommended starting point is at the southern end and can be accessed via the Allegheny trail. At its northern end, it connects to the Seven Points trailhead via the Dark Hollow trail.

Stony (moderate, 2.3 miles): Aptly named, Stony is one of the rockiest trails in the system. It links together the northern and southern sections of Allegrippis and can be directly accessed from both the Bakers Hollow and Seven Points trailheads.

Hydro Loop (moderate, 2.0 miles): Hydro Loop has been accurately described as a “roller coaster.” It’s a fast-flowing trail filled with twists and turns, especially if you take it in the counterclockwise direction. It also descends to lake level, offering pretty views along the surface of Raystown. The starting point can be accessed via Osprey or Eagle trails.

Sleek Dog (moderate, 2.0 miles): Similar to Hydro Loop, Sleek Dog is a short and twisty route in the northern section of Allegrippis. From the Bakers Hollow trailhead, it can be accessed by taking Buck trail north, then heading east on Doe trail. 

Osprey (moderate, 1.1 miles): Though not one of the longest trails, Osprey is among the most popular and highly rated. Taken in the right direction, it gives users a long, steady downhill that makes for a fun ride. The recommended starting point (unless you want a tough uphill) is at the western end and can be accessed via Doe or Faun trails.

Other Information

Markings: The color used on the trail signs indicates relative difficulty; green is easy, blue is intermediate, and black is difficult.

Trail Manager

This trail is managed by the Friends of Raystown Lake. For more information, visit the Friends of Raystown Lake Website. Contact the Friends of Raystown Lake at ​info@friendsofraystownlake.com.