8.9 miles
Distance
820 ft
Climb
-830 ft
Descent
502 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
215 ft
Altitude min
460 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-26.1%
Grade max
26.8%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,949 ft
Distance flat

9 Mile loop with some technical parts and some good hill climbs.

Detailed Description
Short Sawmill Loop is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Downingtown Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 820 ft with a max elevation of 502 ft then descends -830 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 26 min
  • Altitude min
    215 ft
  • Altitude start
    460 ft
  • Altitude end
    449 ft
  • Climb
    820 ft
  • Descent
    -830 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.1%
  • Grade min
    26.8%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,949 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    3
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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