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1,850 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:04:43
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
00:04:43
Avg time
Guard Tower Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTohickon Valley Park
Tinicum, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
A challenging trail with lots of elevation change - Rocky, rooty technical but fun. Essentially an extension of the Bella trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 12 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 96 rides
- Last: Jul 4, 2026
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(40.440580, -75.091930)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guard Tower
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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