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2,398 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:04:05
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
970 ft
Altitude min
1,018 ft
Altitude max
972 ft
Altitude start
1,001 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,135 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:04:05
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Welsh Mountain Preserve
    New Holland, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166798 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48199 in Trail Running
    • #31294 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Lancaster County Conservancy and Lancaster County Parks and Recreation

Don't ride after the western end drops over the edge. Very eroded and generally crappy.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 16, 2023 @ 5:54pm
Jul 16, 2023
 Big tree down at west end.
Jul 8, 2022 @ 1:20pm
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Apr 17, 2022 @ 9:33am
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Jul 26, 2018 @ 8:00pm
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Jul 25, 2018
 please allow trails to dry out until Friday
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        Directions to cockscomb-loop-upper--red-blaze trailhead (40.097000, -75.990920)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)

        ▼ Where is Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) located?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (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 40.097, -75.99092.
        ▼ How hard is Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 970 ft to 1,018 ft.
        ▼ Is Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) a point to point trail?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) is 2,398 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) are:
        • June (18 activities)
        • October (16 activities)
        • May (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze). The trail is 2,398 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 (upper) (red blaze)?
        Cockscomb Loop (upper) (red blaze) is a very popular trail. There have been 218 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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