1.9 miles
Distance
712 ft
Climb
00:33:34
Avg time

Crist Ridge Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blue Knob State Park
    Pavia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #18883 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58554 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking

From intersection #20*, the Crist Ridge Trail descends from the Chappells Field Trail to the paved road directly across from the connector to the Rock-n-Ridge trails and the Mowery Hollow Picnic Area.

This trail is considered by most riders to be the best downhill trail at Blue Knob and one of the best in the region. The descent starts as a fairly gradual 5% grade for the first 1.5 miles with a few rocks and some very brief uphills. After that, the trail transitions to a smoother and faster 11% drop for the last 1/2 mile featuring the high-banked "Daytona 500" turn. Crist Ridge is also the easiest (though not the shortest) way to climb the mountain. A "must ride" trail for any trip to Blue Knob.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Crist Ridge Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    712 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,579 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,291 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,579 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,290 ft
  • Grade
    7.1%
  • Grade max
    -1%
  • Grade min
    25%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    33 ft
  • Distance flat
    997 ft
  • Avg time
    00:33:34
  • Avg reverse time
    00:14:04
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on Jun 24, 2023
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Crist Ridge Trail Trail Reports

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      Jun 24, 2023 @ 7:15am
      Jun 24, 2023
      Dec 24, 2021 @ 9:41am
      Dec 24, 2021
      		 Lots of leaves still covering the trail.
      Apr 8, 2021 @ 8:33am
      Apr 8, 2021
      Jul 19, 2020 @ 4:04am
      Jul 19, 2020
      Apr 30, 2017 @ 2:19pm
      Apr 30, 2017
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      6 Months
      • 2 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
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      • 45 rides
      • Last: Mar 12, 2025

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