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2.5 miles
Distance
554 ft
Climb
-646 ft
Descent
00:37:30
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
1,478 ft
Altitude min
1,948 ft
Altitude max
1,874 ft
Altitude start
1,781 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-33.9%
Grade max
33.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,148 ft
Distance flat
00:37:30
Avg time

HR 280 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Merli-Sarnoski Park
    Carbondale, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #220885 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #119938 in Trail Running
    • #321160 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,707 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,849 in Trail Running
    • #5,493 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

HR 280 is a 2 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Carbondale Pennsylvania. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 37 minutes to complete this trail.

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HR 280 Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
 bring your legs
Jun 19, 2025 @ 9:54am
Jun 19, 2025
 Rocks and roots very slippery
Jun 19, 2025 @ 9:53am
Jun 19, 2025
 Rocks and roots very slippery
Oct 25, 2021 @ 12:30pm
Oct 25, 2021
 Trails covered in leaves. Slippery. Fall riding.
Nov 22, 2020 @ 10:56am
Nov 22, 2020
 Wet slick leaves
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is HR 280 located?
      HR 280 is located in Merli-Sarnoski Park, Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Merli-Sarnoski Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.5952, -75.53146.
      ▼ How hard is HR 280?
      HR 280 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for HR 280?
      HR 280 has 554 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 646 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,478 ft to 1,948 ft.
      ▼ Is HR 280 a point to point trail?
      HR 280 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is HR 280?
      HR 280 is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on HR 280?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on HR 280. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access HR 280? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to HR 280 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride HR 280?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride HR 280. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is HR 280?
      HR 280 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 160 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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