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2.2 miles
Distance
317 ft
Climb
-317 ft
Descent
00:07:57
Avg time
1,116 ft
Altitude min
1,170 ft
Altitude max
1,165 ft
Altitude start
1,165 ft
Altitude end
-22.813%
Grade max
29.305%
Grade min
5,170 ft
Distance climb
4,727 ft
Distance down
1,495 ft
Distance flat
00:07:57
Avg time

Figure 8 - Loop 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bavington - Hillman State Park
    Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #138133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309352 in Trail Running
    • #77487 in Hiking
    • #20517 in Horseback
    • #16739 in Snowshoeing
    • #24802 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,020 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #4,893 in Trail Running
    • #1,335 in Hiking
    • #235 in Horseback
    • #253 in Snowshoeing
    • #206 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun single track with a steep rooted valleys which makes for technical short climbes and descents

Access Info

Park off the the pull offs on the side of Knowlton Road

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 12, 2026
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Figure 8 - Loop 1 Trail Reports

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Jun 14, 2025 @ 2:56pm
Jun 14, 2025
 Could use a haircut soon, especially bad in the area between the two connector trails parallel to the road. Some trees down throughout but many...
Aug 28, 2022 @ 5:48am
Aug 28, 2022
 Overgrown vegetation, several trees down, horse shit on trail
Mar 31, 2022 @ 8:56am
Mar 31, 2022
Mar 2, 2022 @ 1:42pm
Mar 2, 2022
Sep 8, 2021 @ 7:51am
Sep 8, 2021
 5 large trees blocking the trail in the first quarter mile of loop 1 and a dozen more on the rest of Figure 8 and Pitch Pine.
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on Jun 14, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      jmcasuccio jmcasuccio
      Lots of trees down. Weeds are high. Needs a lot of work. Not advisable until it gets cleared.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Figure 8 - Loop 1 located?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is located in Bavington - Hillman State Park, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Bavington - Hillman State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.43621, -80.37777.
      ▼ How hard is Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 has 317 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,116 ft to 1,170 ft.
      ▼ Is Figure 8 - Loop 1 a point to point trail?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Figure 8 - Loop 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is best visited during: All.
      ▼ How do I access Figure 8 - Loop 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Figure 8 - Loop 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Figure 8 - Loop 1. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Figure 8 - Loop 1?
      Figure 8 - Loop 1 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 133 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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