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2.6 miles
Distance
76 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:18:23
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
474 ft
Altitude min
520 ft
Altitude max
494 ft
Altitude start
479 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
2,920 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,849 ft
Distance flat
00:18:23
Avg time

Hess Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hess Recreation Area
    Danville, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #327882 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55159 in Trail Running
    • #421936 in Hiking
    • #64164 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #3,869 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #918 in Trail Running
    • #6,429 in Hiking
    • #822 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

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AI Generated Description

Hess Loop Trail is a 3 mile less popular green difficulty family friendly doubletrack trail located near Danville Pennsylvania. Highlights include a meadow. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 76 ft green climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

843 Meadow Lane, Danville, PA 17821

The Hess Recreation Area (Hess Field) is located just outside of Danville (behind Perkins and the Continental Fire Co.; from PA-54, turn onto Montour Street, then right onto Meadow Lane; follow Meadow Lane to the park entrance road.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyMeadow

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hess Loop Trail located?
      Hess Loop Trail is located in Hess Recreation Area, Danville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Hess Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.97203, -76.61821.
      ▼ How hard is Hess Loop Trail?
      Hess Loop Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hess Loop Trail?
      Hess Loop Trail has 76 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 474 ft to 520 ft.
      ▼ Is Hess Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Hess Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hess Loop Trail?
      Hess Loop Trail is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hess Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hess Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hess Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hess Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hess Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Hess Loop Trail. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hess Loop Trail?
      Hess Loop Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 56 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 76 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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