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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.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 13, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance9 miles
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Avg time57 min 43 sec
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Altitude min215 ft
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Altitude start460 ft
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Altitude end449 ft
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Climb820 ft
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Descent-830 ft
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Grade max-26.1%
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Grade min26.8%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,949 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1,729 ft | |||||
| 427 ft | |||||
| 2,087 ft | |||||
| 2,470 ft | |||||
| 1 mile |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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