more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:17:47
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
369 ft
Altitude min
471 ft
Altitude max
455 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-14.2%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
4,006 ft
Distance climb
4,101 ft
Distance down
2,031 ft
Distance flat
00:17:47
Avg time

Bonus Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Marsh Creek State Park
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34015 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132077 in Trail Running
    • #136339 in Hiking
    • #24715 in Nordic Skiing
    • #3768 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #430 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #2,082 in Trail Running
    • #2,543 in Hiking
    • #198 in Nordic Skiing
    • #11 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

Long section or rocks along the Carpenter's Cove shoreline. A fun trail with lots of flow when ridden counter-clockwise. A physical challenge when ridden clockwise. Many fun bonus lines to be had in both directions.

Tags
FlowyBermsDropsRock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 191 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,629 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bonus Loop located?
      Bonus Loop is located in Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Marsh Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.05747, -75.70847.
      ▼ How hard is Bonus Loop?
      Bonus Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bonus Loop?
      Bonus Loop has 168 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 369 ft to 471 ft.
      ▼ Is Bonus Loop a point to point trail?
      Bonus Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bonus Loop?
      Bonus Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bonus Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bonus Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bonus Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bonus Loop are:
      • August (95 activities)
      • September (71 activities)
      • October (71 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bonus Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bonus Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bonus Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bonus Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bonus Loop?
      Bonus Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,641 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,822 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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