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4,410 ft
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:06:27
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
1,194 ft
Altitude min
1,259 ft
Altitude max
1,214 ft
Altitude start
1,249 ft
Altitude end
0.786%
Grade
-15.148%
Grade max
13.75%
Grade min
1,499 ft
Distance climb
1,845 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:06:27
Avg time

Big Blue Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area
    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97994 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89562 in Trail Running
    • #323992 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    PA DCNR
  • OSM Way
    #307655949

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Big Blue is a 4,410 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 92 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Blue located?
      Big Blue is located in Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.24851, -76.05808.
      ▼ How hard is Big Blue?
      Big Blue is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.786%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Blue?
      Big Blue has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,194 ft to 1,259 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Blue a point to point trail?
      Big Blue is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Blue?
      Big Blue is 4,410 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Blue?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Blue. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Blue?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Blue are:
      • April (10 activities)
      • May (7 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Big Blue? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Blue are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Blue?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Big Blue. The trail is 4,410 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Blue?
      Big Blue is a very popular trail. There have been 513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 573 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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