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3.8 miles
Distance
387 ft
Climb
-355 ft
Descent
00:22:08
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
625 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
684 ft
Altitude start
715 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:22:08
Avg time

Lower Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Codorus State Park
    Hanover, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (0 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84500 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109601 in E-Biking
    • #351301 in Trail Running
    • #152879 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,161 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #535 in E-Biking
    • #5,641 in Trail Running
    • #2,998 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Lower loop option that follows along side of the lake.

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      Directions to lower-loop-223520 trailhead (39.787090, -76.925290)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Loop located?
      Lower Loop is located in Codorus State Park, Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Codorus State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.78709, -76.92529.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop has 387 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 355 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 625 ft to 732 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Loop a point to point trail?
      Lower Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Lower Loop. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Loop?
      Lower Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,497 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,852 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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