more stats
4,065 ft
Distance
-363 ft
Descent
00:09:32
Avg time
-363 ft
Altitude change
1,716 ft
Altitude min
2,080 ft
Altitude max
2,079 ft
Altitude start
1,716 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-85.3%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
3,842 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:09:32
Avg time

Caramba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southern Michaux State Forest
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #371307 in Trail Running
    • #324321 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,087 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,990 in Trail Running
    • #5,559 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

This trail starts near the fire and cell phone tower at the end of the double track. The trail has some fast downhill but is the majority Michaux rock garden.

Access Info

Ride the double track to the end always turning towards the fire tower.

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Rock gardensSummit

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 53 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Caramba Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2026 @ 10:50pm (America/New_York)
Sep 9, 2026
Mar 13, 2025 @ 5:42pm
Mar 13, 2025
Large tree down at the end of the descent that opens up to that AT crossing rock garden. The tree is immediately before the narrow tree gap.
Mar 15, 2023 @ 5:27pm
Mar 15, 2023
Jun 3, 2021 @ 8:51am
Jun 3, 2021
Trail is in good shape
Jul 19, 2020 @ 9:44am
Jul 19, 2020
Trail is clear and in great shape.
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Status:
on Sep 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to caramba trailhead (39.834210, -77.495550)

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      Mar 13, 2025 @ 5:30pm
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      Caramba - Southern Michaux State Forest
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      5:07 | 287 | Sep 24, 2022 , Chambersburg
      4.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      brendanfitz99 brendanfitz99
      Trail seems to be rerouted to your right after crossing the AT, and is the better for it. A few nice rocks to ride over but you can keep your speed up too.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Caramba located?
      Caramba is located in Southern Michaux State Forest, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Southern Michaux State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.83421, -77.49555.
      ▼ How hard is Caramba?
      Caramba is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Caramba?
      The trail has 363 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,716 ft to 2,080 ft.
      ▼ Is Caramba a point to point trail?
      Caramba is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Caramba?
      Caramba is 4,065 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Caramba?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Caramba. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Caramba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Caramba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Caramba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Caramba. The trail is 4,065 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Caramba?
      Caramba is a very popular trail. There have been 268 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 261 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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