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      Lots of double track walking trails with single track cut in around two reservoirs and a lake with some good rock climbing. This region is easily accessible from three different areas. There are steep technical climbs and descents. Just enough rocks and roots to keep things interesting and leaving you satisfied after a 12 mile ride.

      Route 82 was washed out back in 1987 when hurricane came up the coast and caused Hay Creek's water level to rise high enough to wash away a good section of road. The road has been closed ever since and used by hikers and bikers ever since with no plans of reopening it to traffic. The road runs through the center of the preserve with trail heads at either entrance. Another trail head is accessible from Cocalico Road.

      When parking at the Cocalico Trail Head Lot, please be mindful of the neighbor. There is a fence that separates his property from the lot, but he used to maintain that whole area until the city removed it from him. Basically don't let your dogs roam on his property and relieve themselves in the drive way.

      As a side note, it is possible to connect this whole area to French Creek, but they are two distinct riding areas.

      Please read the Birdsboro Municipal Authority Watershed Rules and Regulations
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Birdsboro Waters, Hay Creek
      Land Status: City Managed
      Land Manager: Birdsboro Municipal Authority
      Rustic Park Parking 2 google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 10, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      81
      Trails Mountain Bike
      85
      Trails E-Bike
      80
      Trails Horse
      70
      Trails Hike
      81
      Trails Trail Running
      81
      Total Distance
      46 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      22 miles
      Total Descent
      8,595 ft
      Total Vertical
      642 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      816 ft
      Reports
      2,398
      Photos
      486
      Ridden Counter
      20,581

      Photos of Birdsboro Preserve Mountain Bike

      5 |
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:44pm
      2 days
      3 |
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:43pm
      2 days
      4 |
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:42pm
      2 days
      14 |
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 6:26pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      18 |
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 6:26pm
      Sep 3, 2023
      14 |
      Sep 3, 2023 @ 6:25am
      Sep 3, 2023
      trail: RIDGE RUNNER
      196 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 4:59pm
      Feb 13, 2022
      | 1 comments
      trail: Zed's Dead
      439 |
      Sep 6, 2021 @ 2:47pm
      Sep 6, 2021

      Videos of Birdsboro Preserve Mountain Bike

      Nice dropoff!
      trail: Zed's Dead
      411 | Dec 15, 2021
      BB Features

      0:30 | 232 | Jun 29, 2020
      Birdsboro: Air Time to Trap Rock DH
      trail: Air Time
      1:54 | 4 | Sep 25, 2023 , Birdsboro
      Birdsboro: Raider’s Revengeder
      1:45 | 2 | Sep 25, 2023 , Birdsboro
      youtuber Upper and Lower Roller Coaster – Birdsboro...
      4:07 | 39 | Aug 29, 2023 , Birdsboro
      Black Dog-Birdsboro Preserve
      trail: Black Dog
      3:19 | 460 | Oct 29, 2021 , Birdsboro
      Ramble On-Birdsboro Preserve

      3:01 | 249 | Oct 29, 2021
      youtuber Birdsboro Preserve MTB

      11:11 | 327 | Oct 11, 2021

      Current Trail Warnings

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      SMiller's Cutoff
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 12:59am
      3 days
      WetMaggpie19
      Deye Cut
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 10:42am
      Sep 22, 2023
      DryJperg Tree down across path

      Recent Trail Reports

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      geronimokaddreportAir Time and 14 more
      Oct 2, 2023 @ 10:20am
      4 hours
      geronimokaddphoto in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States and 2 more
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:42pm
      2 days
      geronimokaddreportAir Time and 19 more
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:32pm
      2 days
      DanZekeriddentrailBlack Dog
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 7:30am
      2 days
      Maggpie19addreportS.Miller Trail and 2 more
      Sep 30, 2023 @ 6:45am
      2 days

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      trixytrailAcoustic RavePerfect dirt. A eazy climb trail and even more...
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 7:19am
      Sep 21, 2023
      MP-mtbtrailPirate JetGap jump lip and landing recently repaired. ...
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 3:08pm
      Sep 19, 2023
      Fatboy2000trailHELTER SKELTERThis trail has received a lot of alterations....
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 12:45am
      Sep 19, 2023
      JustinLavishtrailThe Rage BeginsPretty eroded and not fun at all. Better off...
      Sep 11, 2023 @ 10:18am
      Sep 11, 2023
      geronimokreportRamble OnTree cleared from trail yesterday, enjoy!
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 6:24pm
      Aug 15, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      French Creek State Park 7 25 23.2 km
      Monocacy Hill4 km
      Coventry Woods 11 56.4 km
      Saint Peters Trails6.4 km
      Neversink Mountain Preserve 11 10 3 16.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike8546 miles8,596 ft22 miles643 ft
      #381#1914752,39888,478
      E-Bike8046 miles8,576 ft22 miles643 ft
      #130#4172,3283223
      Horse7044 miles7,792 ft21 miles630 ft
      #13#1236215
      Hike8146 miles8,494 ft22 miles643 ft
      #264#15852,3821307
      Trail Running8146 miles8,494 ft22 miles643 ft
      #264#1562,3821149
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