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1.3 miles
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:11:22
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
398 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
441 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
1,801 ft
Distance climb
2,110 ft
Distance down
3,061 ft
Distance flat
00:11:22
Avg time

Hammer Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Nockamixon State Park
    Ottsville, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32476 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106048 in Trail Running
    • #128485 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #404 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,613 in Trail Running
    • #2,340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny

This is one of the more beginner-friendly loops at Nockamixon but still has enough features to keep anyone satisfied, including rocks, a log ride, some jumps, berms, and drops, and creek crossings.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 334 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,198 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Hammer Trail Trail Reports

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Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/New_York)
2 days
Tree down past jumps - look ahead
Sep 19, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/New_York)
Sep 19, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/New_York)
Aug 3, 2026
Jul 14, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/New_York)
Jul 14, 2026
May 23, 2026 @ 4:26am (America/Vancouver)
May 23, 2026
 2 trees down near 563 upper hammer. Will need chainsaw
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on Oct 3, 2026
Avg: 4.35 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      43
      Nox Lap
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 661 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Full lap of Nockamixon…. This is a common loop....people would like to see their times. It was very...
      34
      Nockamixon
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 614 ft • 4 • Loop •
      nockamixon - hit all three loops in the right direction to hit the jumps and bumps and berms - enjoy
      34
      Nockamixon Triple Loop
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 617 ft • 5 • Loop •
      See all of Nockamixon on the most recommended route from Tower Road Parking Lot.
      4.6 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 73%
      4 ★ 18%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hammer Trail located?
      Hammer Trail is located in Nockamixon State Park, Ottsville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Nockamixon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.48681, -75.18784.
      ▼ How hard is Hammer Trail?
      Hammer Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hammer Trail?
      Hammer Trail has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 398 ft to 473 ft.
      ▼ Is Hammer Trail a point to point trail?
      Hammer Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hammer Trail?
      Hammer Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hammer Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hammer Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hammer Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hammer Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hammer Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Hammer Trail. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hammer Trail?
      Hammer Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 8,246 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,755 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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