more stats
3,315 ft
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
759 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
840 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
0.703%
Grade
-27.28%
Grade max
15.338%
Grade min
1,983 ft
Distance climb
1,123 ft
Distance down
147 ft
Distance flat
00:05:45
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Welsh Mountain Preserve
    New Holland, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #237305 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98306 in Trail Running
    • #74752 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,865 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,474 in Trail Running
    • #1,289 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Lancaster County Conservancy and Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

Mix of singletrack, doubletrack, and rail grade

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 77 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Cockscomb Loop... Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:43am
Aug 22, 2025
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Jul 26, 2018 @ 8:00pm
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Jul 25, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) located?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) is located in Welsh Mountain Preserve, New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Welsh Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.0957, -76.0008.
      ▼ How hard is Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.703%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 759 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) a point to point trail?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) is 3,315 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze). The trail is 3,315 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze)?
      Cockscomb Loop (lower) (red blaze) is a very popular trail. There have been 267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 281 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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