more stats
1,850 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:05:06
Avg time
49 ft
Altitude change
353 ft
Altitude min
416 ft
Altitude max
367 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:05:06
Avg time

Guard Tower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tohickon Valley Park
    Tinicum, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #205740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78752 in Trail Running
    • #62925 in Hiking
    • #43499 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,582 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,146 in Trail Running
    • #1,142 in Hiking
    • #423 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

A challenging trail with lots of elevation change - Rocky, rooty technical but fun. Essentially an extension of the Bella trail.

Tags
Rock gardensRooty
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 107 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Guard Tower located?
      Guard Tower is located in Tohickon Valley Park, Tinicum, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Tohickon Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.44058, -75.09193.
      ▼ How hard is Guard Tower?
      Guard Tower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Guard Tower?
      Guard Tower has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 353 ft to 416 ft.
      ▼ Is Guard Tower a point to point trail?
      Guard Tower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Guard Tower?
      Guard Tower is 1,850 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Guard Tower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Guard Tower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Guard Tower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Guard Tower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Guard Tower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Guard Tower. The trail is 1,850 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Guard Tower?
      Guard Tower is a very popular trail. There have been 1,172 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,416 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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