9.7 miles
Distance
815 ft
Climb
-810 ft
Descent
1,095 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
644 ft
Altitude min
1,079 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
-43%
Grade max
27.5%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
North Side Loops is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near New Holland Pennsylvania. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 815 ft with a max elevation of 1,095 ft then descends -810 ft.
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Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 2 trails (newest: Jul 16, 2023)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 22, 2025)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association (sambabiker.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 30 min
  • Altitude min
    644 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,079 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,083 ft
  • Climb
    815 ft
  • Descent
    -810 ft
  • Grade max
    -43%
  • Grade min
    27.5%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

26 Reviews & Comments

RDSmtbiker RDSmtbiker
It would be pointless to do this in the opposite direction; unless you enjoy pushing your bike up steep hills.

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved

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Rail Grade (not blazed)
Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:43am
Aug 22, 2025
Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)
Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:43am
Aug 22, 2025
Rocky
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