more stats
2,900 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:03:56
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
79 ft
Altitude min
114 ft
Altitude max
114 ft
Altitude start
82 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
1,158 ft
Distance down
1,076 ft
Distance flat
00:03:56
Avg time

Adversary Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valley Forge National Historic Park
    Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21130 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96636 in E-Biking
    • #107963 in Trail Running
    • #135279 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #235 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #369 in E-Biking
    • #1,653 in Trail Running
    • #2,516 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Log Ride

Singletrack that has lots of awkward roots and log-overs, and one sizeable root drop with ride around. The west half of the trail is easy flat and smooth in the grass.

Tags
DropsRootySkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 484 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on May 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Adversary located?
      Adversary is located in Valley Forge National Historic Park, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Valley Forge National Historic Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.11142, -75.44572.
      ▼ How hard is Adversary?
      Adversary is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Adversary?
      Adversary has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 79 ft to 114 ft.
      ▼ Is Adversary a point to point trail?
      Adversary is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Adversary?
      Adversary is 2,900 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Adversary?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Adversary. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Adversary?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Adversary are:
      • October (50 activities)
      • November (50 activities)
      • July (47 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Adversary? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Adversary are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Adversary?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Adversary. The trail is 2,900 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Adversary?
      Adversary is a very popular trail. There have been 2,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,010 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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