more stats
732 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:00
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
287 ft
Altitude max
248 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
315 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:02:00
Avg time

Lower Barbed Wire Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Evansburg State Park
    Collegeville, Pennsylvania
  • AKA
    Twisty Fence
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69346 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100410 in E-Biking
    • #348995 in Trail Running
    • #152368 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #929 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #412 in E-Biking
    • #5,559 in Trail Running
    • #2,978 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

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AI Generated Description

Lower Barbed Wire is a 732 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Collegeville Pennsylvania. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 140 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Lower Barbed Wire Trail Reports

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on Sep 17, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      7 miles • 1,177 ft • 22 • Out & Back •
      This is a fun way to work your way across the hill and back, starting from the Ridge Pike Lot, all the way...
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      1 Review & Comments

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      Trail starts along fence. Rugged but fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Barbed Wire located?
      Lower Barbed Wire is located in Evansburg State Park, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Evansburg State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.16101, -75.43414.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Barbed Wire?
      Lower Barbed Wire is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Barbed Wire?
      Lower Barbed Wire has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 248 ft to 287 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Barbed Wire a point to point trail?
      Lower Barbed Wire is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Barbed Wire?
      Lower Barbed Wire is 732 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Barbed Wire?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Barbed Wire. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Barbed Wire?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Barbed Wire are:
      • August (21 activities)
      • May (16 activities)
      • April (15 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Barbed Wire? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Barbed Wire are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Barbed Wire?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Barbed Wire. The trail is 732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Barbed Wire?
      Lower Barbed Wire is a very popular trail. There have been 774 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,024 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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