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1,119 ft
Distance
-142 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
862 ft
Altitude min
1,004 ft
Altitude max
1,004 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,119 ft
Distance down
00:04:04
Avg time

Large Farva Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Rocky singletrack descent to the bowl. Connects upper Stage 3 with the step-downs on the west side of the bowl.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 60 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Large Farva Trail Reports

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Dec 8, 2024 @ 10:36am
Dec 8, 2024
 not maintained/ridden, pretty much disappeared
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
Jul 23, 2021
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 2:41pm
Mar 14, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021 @ 8:02am
Feb 5, 2021
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Dec 17, 2020 @ 1:10pm
Dec 17, 2020
Hasn't been cleared in awhile. lots of debris
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Status:
on Dec 8, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Large Farva located?
      Large Farva is located in Mount Penn Preserve, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Mount Penn Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.34492, -75.90189.
      ▼ How hard is Large Farva?
      Large Farva is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Large Farva?
      The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 862 ft to 1,004 ft.
      ▼ Is Large Farva a point to point trail?
      Large Farva is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Large Farva?
      Large Farva is 1,119 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Large Farva?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Large Farva. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Large Farva? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Large Farva are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Large Farva?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Large Farva. The trail is 1,119 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Large Farva?
      Large Farva is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 360 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 566 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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