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1,083 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
00:05:39
Avg time
81 ft
Altitude change
825 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude max
825 ft
Altitude start
906 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time

Figure 8 Main Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Antietam Lake Park
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #299863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137082 in E-Biking
    • #346127 in Trail Running
    • #153870 in Hiking
    • #27469 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,471 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #876 in E-Biking
    • #5,454 in Trail Running
    • #3,025 in Hiking
    • #426 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Berks County Parks and Recreation Department

Tight singletrack with lots of roots and rocks. There are many even tighter trails that connect different points on this loop, but this is essentially the main loop for this sub-network.

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Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/New_York)
Aug 17, 2026
tree down
Oct 15, 2022 @ 2:30am
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Jul 2, 2022 @ 11:52am
Jul 2, 2022
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trail trimming on 'the pines' section by berks trail works.
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:51pm
Jul 23, 2021
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Jul 3, 2021 @ 3:00pm
Jul 3, 2021
 Deadfall at the top of the trail (a.k.a. entrance to "Prelude" on Trailforks or "Sweetness"on Strava) has been cleared today by Berks County Parks...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Figure 8 Main located?
      Figure 8 Main is located in Antietam Lake Park, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Antietam Lake Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.35622, -75.88301.
      ▼ How hard is Figure 8 Main?
      Figure 8 Main is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Figure 8 Main?
      Figure 8 Main has 81 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 825 ft to 906 ft.
      ▼ Is Figure 8 Main a point to point trail?
      Figure 8 Main is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Figure 8 Main?
      Figure 8 Main is 1,083 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Figure 8 Main?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Figure 8 Main. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Figure 8 Main?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Figure 8 Main are:
      • March (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Figure 8 Main? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Figure 8 Main are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Figure 8 Main?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Figure 8 Main. The trail is 1,083 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Figure 8 Main?
      Figure 8 Main is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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