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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
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 14, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      79
      Trails Mountain Bike
      86
      Trails E-Bike
      84
      Trails Horse
      70
      Trails Hike
      83
      Trails Trail Running
      83
      Total Distance
      48 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      24 miles
      Total Descent
      9,309 ft
      Total Vertical
      642 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      816 ft
      Reports
      2,987
      Photos
      562
      Ridden Counter
      24,826

      Photos of Birdsboro Preserve Mountain Bike

      3 |
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:10pm
      Sep 14, 2024
      4 |
      Sep 14, 2024 @ 6:09pm
      Sep 14, 2024
      trail: Custard Pie
      20 |
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 6:02pm
      Jul 28, 2024
      trail: Custard Pie
      16 |
      Jul 28, 2024 @ 6:02pm
      Jul 28, 2024
      trail: RIDGE RUNNER
      269 |
      Feb 13, 2022 @ 4:59pm
      Feb 13, 2022
      | 1 comments
      trail: Zed's Dead
      584 |
      Sep 6, 2021 @ 2:47pm
      Sep 6, 2021
      trail: Black Dog
      321 |
      Jun 14, 2021 @ 8:32pm
      Jun 14, 2021
      trail: Rocky Road
      280 |
      Apr 27, 2017 @ 4:30am
      Apr 27, 2017

      Videos of Birdsboro Preserve Mountain Bike

      Birdsboro - Helter Skelter Drop
      9 | Sep 23, 2024
      Snow Ride on Custard Pie
      21 | Jan 7, 2024
      Nice dropoff!
      trail: Zed's Dead
      473 | Dec 15, 2021
      BB Features

      0:30 | 250 | Jun 29, 2020
      STEEP CHUNKY GOODNESS || THE BIKE-IT LIST ||...

      15:31 | 15 | Sep 13, 2024
      Birdsboro PA MTB Trails Are Superb

      17:23 | 99 | Dec 28, 2023
      youtuber Birdsboro Preserve Cloudy Christmas Eve Ride
      trail: Black Dog
      20:31 | 157 | Dec 24, 2023 , Birdsboro
      youtuber 2023 Birdsboro Enduro Race hosted by The Dirt...

      10:09 | 89 | Oct 25, 2023

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      Jul 30, 2024 @ 4:14am
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      geronimokreportIndian Run Dam Trail ExtensionAll clear. Thank you for trail report Damien.
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      French Creek State Park 7 25 23.2 km
      Monocacy Hill4 km
      Green Hills Preserve 8 15.2 km
      Coventry Woods 11 56.4 km
      Saint Peters Trails6.4 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike8648 miles9,308 ft24 miles643 ft
      #348#1705482,9871310,882
      E-Bike8447 miles8,727 ft23 miles643 ft
      #137#4672,9155573
      Horse7044 miles7,822 ft21 miles630 ft
      #17#1542723
      Hike8347 miles8,461 ft23 miles643 ft
      #237#13972,9681381
      Trail Running8347 miles8,461 ft23 miles643 ft
      #238#1372,9681175
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