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1.7 miles
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-118 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
401 ft
Altitude min
458 ft
Altitude max
424 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
11.1%
Grade min
2,769 ft
Distance climb
2,733 ft
Distance down
3,251 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time
Cold Spot Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNockamixon State Park
Ottsville, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity15 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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This trail is the most beginner-friendly trail at Nockamixon, as it has no major features or climbs, save for occasional rocks and roots on the lake side.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 62 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 883 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to cold-spot trailhead
(40.481120, -75.183650)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 661 ft • 6 • Loop •
Full lap of Nockamixon…. This is a common loop....people would like to see their times. It was very...
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 614 ft • 4 • Loop •
nockamixon - hit all three loops in the right direction to hit the jumps and bumps and berms - enjoy
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 617 ft • 5 • Loop •
See all of Nockamixon on the most recommended route from Tower Road Parking Lot.
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Nearby Trails
- Cold Spot Access 1,240 ft
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- Hammer Trail 3,829 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Spot
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Where is Cold Spot located?
Cold Spot is located in Nockamixon State Park, Ottsville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Nockamixon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.48112, -75.18365.
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How hard is Cold Spot?
Cold Spot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Cold Spot?
Cold Spot has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 401 ft to 458 ft.
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Is Cold Spot a point to point trail?
Cold Spot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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