more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
00:09:50
Avg time
-465 ft
Altitude change
1,391 ft
Altitude min
1,863 ft
Altitude max
1,856 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-41.8%
Grade max
4.3%
Grade min
607 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:09:50
Avg time

Deerfoot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jakes Rocks
    Warren, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61646 in Trail Running
    • #22989 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Deerfoot trail is one of a trio of trails in the vicinity of Devil's Elbow. Deerfoot is a moderate blue/black trail that incorporates significant rock gardens, making it more technically challenging than the nearby Devil's Drop trail.

Deerfoot is a great descent, with many rock gardens and swooping turns between trees. Experienced riders will find fun opportunities to gap and link together rock gardens to find extra style, flow, and pumps. The switchbacks on this trail are fairly wide and exposure is minimal. In conjunction with the Seneca trial, this is a great descent from the parking lot to Devil's Elbow, where one can set up shuttles If climbing out of Devil's Elbow back to the top, Devil's Drop is the shortest and smoothest (but steep) way back up the hill. However, Deerfoot is also a great technical climb!

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 20.2 km average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 30.3 km avg distance
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  • 312 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Jul 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.25 (10 votes)
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      Directions to deerfoot trailhead (41.851230, -78.980320)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Walckt
      Best trail in the park (personal opinion). Excellently built, fun rock gardens, and comically sharp hairpins!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Deerfoot located?
      Deerfoot is located in Jakes Rocks, Warren, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Jakes Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.85123, -78.98032.
      How hard is Deerfoot?
      Deerfoot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      What is the elevation gain for Deerfoot?
      Deerfoot has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,391 ft to 1,863 ft.
      Is Deerfoot a point to point trail?
      Deerfoot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Deerfoot?
      Deerfoot is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Deerfoot?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Deerfoot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Deerfoot?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deerfoot are:
      • September (42 activities)
      • August (35 activities)
      • June (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Deerfoot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deerfoot are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Deerfoot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Deerfoot. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Deerfoot?
      Deerfoot is a very popular trail. There have been 1,597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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