21.9 miles
Distance
3,005 ft
Climb
-2,999 ft
Descent
1,971 ft
High Point

The best of So'chuaux. Enjoy

Detailed Description
The best of the Mont Alto riding area is a 22 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Chambersburg Pennsylvania. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 3,005 ft with a max elevation of 1,971 ft then descends -2,999 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for The best of the Mont Alto riding area mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    4 hr 30 min
  • Altitude min
    1,013 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,109 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,115 ft
  • Grade max
    -33.8%
  • Grade min
    41.8%
  • Distance climb
    11 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles
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Michaux Pennsylvania Mountain Biking - Mont...
Michaux Pennsylvania Mountain Biking - Mont Alto Area Tax Cut Trail
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Met a new friend and he showed me around Mont Alto. I have been there before a few times but still new to the zone, I might be wrong in calling...
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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The Fear
Sep 7, 2024 @ 9:10am
Sep 7, 2024
Wet slippery roots and rocks.
Hub
Sep 7, 2024 @ 9:10am
Sep 7, 2024
Turtle
Jul 13, 2024 @ 10:44am
Jul 13, 2024
Large tree with a couple big limbs down. Photo on my ride log for the GPS.
Piney the Elder
Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:37am
Jul 7, 2024
Hero dirt/loam today. Super clean and clear of debris.
Lower Meander
Jun 7, 2024 @ 7:47am
Jun 7, 2024
The juice was strong
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