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4,659 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-205 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
658 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
865 ft
Altitude start
705 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-20.4%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
899 ft
Distance climb
3,415 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time
Light Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJ. Edward Mack Scout Reservation
Lititz, Pennsylvania -
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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eBike Allowed
Fun and flowy downhill. Very enjoyable.
Was designed and built by Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 41 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 323 rides
- Last: Jul 15, 2026
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(40.245330, -76.312610)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 1,516 ft • 15 •
Includes 4 climbs: / (going up from Pumping Station Parking) Lower / (going up from Hammer Creek) / over...
Camp Mack Ride Plan #1 Featured
13 miles • 1,580 ft • 13 •
A popular route that leaves from the pumping station parking lot on 322. This hits most of the good stuff...
Camp Mack minus eagle rock Featured
★ 2.0 • 11 miles • 1,496 ft • 12 • Loop •
Camp Mack from Pumping station. not including Eagle Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions About Light
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Where is Light located?
Light is located in J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation, Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.24533, -76.31261.
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How hard is Light?
Light is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Light?
Light has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 658 ft to 865 ft.
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Is Light a point to point trail?
Light is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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