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SaveLancaster County is currently not well represented by a local trail organizations, although in the northern areas Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association maintains trails at Governor Dick and J Edward Mack Scout Reservation. Mountain biking is permitted at Lancaster Central Park, and paved trails are available along the Susquehanna River Trail extending from Bainbridge to Columbia.
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- Mountain Bike
137 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Horse
32 trails
- Hike
237 trails
- Trail Running
236 trails
- Snowshoe
23 trails
- Nordic Ski
9 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 238
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 137
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 57
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 35
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 237
- Trails Trail Running
- 236
- Trails Snowshoe
- 23
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 9
- Total Distance
- 188 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,382 ft
- Total Vertical
- 992 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,171 ft
- Reports
- 559
- Photos
- 156
- Completed Counter
- 9,001
Popular Trail Networks
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- Brickerville (1)
- Columbia (1)
- Ephrata (9)
- Lancaster (22)
- Lititz (43)
- New Holland (51)
- Penryn (7)
Popular Lancaster County Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 2,844 ft • 148 ft • 357 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.7 • 1,978 ft • 72 ft • 353 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,274 ft • 8 ft • 344 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 8 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 4,764 ft • 155 ft • 331 •
Trail flows well in both directions. It is the best way to access the Camp Mack Trail system when entering from Pumping Station Parking Lot off 322. Was designed and built by Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association
• 95 ★ 3.8 • 3,714 ft • 77 ft • 273 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,801 ft • 0 ft • 252 •
editing North Valley to reflect Shooter's Valley trail as the correct northernmost trail.
Lancaster County Mountain Bike Routes
Camp Mack Ride Plan #1 Featured
13 miles • 1,580 ft • 13 •
A popular route that leaves from the pumping station parking lot on 322. This hits most of the good stuff...
Camp Mack minus eagle rock Featured
★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 1,496 ft • 12 • Loop •
Camp Mack from Pumping station. not including Eagle Rock
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,516 ft • 15 •
Includes 4 climbs: Explorer Lodge / Spring (going up from Pumping Station Parking) Lower Sharp Valley...
Photos of Lancaster County Mountain Bike
Videos of Lancaster County Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loopy New Holland | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:03pm (America/New_York) 2 days | Unknown | mikekil | no visible trail at all |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mikekil | add | report | activity #107033104 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 1:04pm 2 days |
| cpurdue | update | region | activity #105527396 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:54am Oct 9, 2026 |
| trixy | vote | trail | activity #105162806 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 6:19pm Oct 3, 2026 |
| trixy | add | report | activity #105162744 and 1 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 6:17pm Oct 3, 2026 |
| Boyl6546 | ridden | trail | activity #105110748 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:15am Oct 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | It’s no remnants of any trail there anymore | Jul 25, 2026 @ 2:06pm Jul 25, 2026 | ||
| report | T… 5br5 re t. | Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:05pm Jul 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very fun trail to practice turns. Very fun... | Jun 23, 2025 @ 5:43pm Jun 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail is open again. | Apr 12, 2025 @ 7:40am Apr 12, 2025 | ||
| trail | Bottom half is nothing but loose rocks! Folks... | Nov 19, 2024 @ 3:17pm Nov 19, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Descend 50,000 feet at Camp Mack5 awarded -
10 Green Trails31 awarded -
Epic Ride 50k674 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Heatherwood Bike Park | skill park | Ephrata |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 137 | 127 miles | 13,356 ft | 58 miles | 942 ft | 149 | 557 | 10 | 19,858 | |||
| E-Bike | 8 | 35 miles | 436 ft | 12 miles | 853 ft | 384 | 523 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 57 | 83 miles | 5,364 ft | 36 miles | 935 ft | 80 | 149 | |||||
| Adaptive Bike | 35 | 31 miles | 4,216 ft | 17 miles | 922 ft | 69 | 1 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 4 miles | 548 ft | 2 miles | 574 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Horse | 32 | 34 miles | 4,780 ft | 17 miles | 928 ft | 151 | ||||||
| Hike | 237 | 188 miles | 24,380 ft | 86 miles | 991 ft | 5 | 555 | 1 | 2,025 | |||
| Trail Running | 236 | 188 miles | 24,163 ft | 86 miles | 991 ft | 552 | 1,004 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 23 | 19 miles | 3,064 ft | 9 miles | 741 ft | 14 | 31 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 4,370 ft | 7 ft | 482 ft | 246 ft | |||||||
| Nordic Ski | 9 | 7 miles | 1,033 ft | 4 miles | 673 ft | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County has 15 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lancaster County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lancaster County are:
- Light (4.3/5)
- Buzzard DH (4.2/5)
- Horseshoe Trail (DBD) (4.2/5)
- Cockscomb Loop (red blaze) (4.2/5)
- Spring (Designated Route) (4.2/5)
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What is the longest trail in Lancaster County?
The longest trail in Lancaster County is Enola Low Grade Trail at 29.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lancaster County?
The best hiking trails in Lancaster County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lancaster County?
The best trail running trails in Lancaster County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County has a total of 238 trails. Of those, 137 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lancaster County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lancaster County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lancaster County is Horseshoe Trail (Seglock Rd) with 538 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lancaster County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lancaster County is Horseshoe Trail (Seglock Rd) with 940 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Lancaster County?
The following bike services are available in Lancaster County:
- Bike Shop (8)
- Trail Association (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lancaster County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lancaster County is Elder's Run (entrance) with an average grade of 10.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lancaster County?
Yes, there are 8 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lancaster County. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Lancaster County?
The overall region status for Lancaster County is Clear / Green. Out of 132 trails:
- Clear / Green: 101
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Lancaster County?
Yes, Lancaster County supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Lancaster County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lancaster County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lancaster County are: View all mountain biking routes in Lancaster County.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lancaster County?
The most popular Strava segments in Lancaster County are:
- Rail trail it to Marietta (7,428 athletes)
- Railtrail East (Lower) (6,910 athletes)
- The Real gravel (954 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Lancaster County?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Lancaster County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Lancaster County.
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What trails are closed in Lancaster County?
There are currently 5 closed trails in Lancaster County. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 101
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 18
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 5
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Are there local clubs or events in Lancaster County?
There are 1 upcoming events in Lancaster County. View upcoming events. There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Lancaster County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lancaster County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lancaster County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lancaster County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lancaster County are:
- Learn To Turn (5/5)
- Gault Rd. to Tower to 897 (3/5)
- Spring (4/5)
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