more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
352 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:28:08
Avg time
192 ft
Altitude change
1,262 ft
Altitude min
1,584 ft
Altitude max
1,330 ft
Altitude start
1,522 ft
Altitude end
1.477%
Grade
-12.291%
Grade max
19.54%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,544 ft
Distance down
1,459 ft
Distance flat
00:28:08
Avg time

Double P Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19584 in Trail Running
    • #102188 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Trail is very simple and just flows through the woods. There are rocks in some areas but nothing to difficult.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 324 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Double P Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 2:53pm (America/New_York)
Jul 12, 2026
did 21 hours of trimming far end of double p trail on trailforks. This was at end of june and finished july 8th. The new name for this section i...
Jul 9, 2026 @ 9:31am (America/New_York)
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Jun 1, 2026 @ 5:10pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:47pm (America/New_York)
Apr 15, 2026
 Trail is in great shape!!!
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:14am (America/New_York)
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on Jul 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      JIdoni
      Many rock gardens and unmarked side trails.
      MikeZarcone MikeZarcone
      About halfway down, the trail puts you on a gravel access road. Turn left and the trail picks up shortly ahead on the right. The second access road you get to, the trail picks up directly across the road.
      Gumby07
      Yes rock garden. But the view up top is nice. Added a photo.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Double P located?
      Double P is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.06136, -77.29482.
      ▼ How hard is Double P?
      Double P is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.477%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double P?
      Double P has 352 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,262 ft to 1,584 ft.
      ▼ Is Double P a point to point trail?
      Double P is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Double P?
      Double P is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double P?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Double P. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Double P?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Double P are:
      • April (17 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      • March (16 activities)
      ▼ How do I access Double P? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double P are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Double P?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride Double P. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Double P?
      Double P is a very popular trail. There have been 1,267 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,217 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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