This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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3,159 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:06:49
Avg time
60 ft
Altitude change
1,443 ft
Altitude min
1,523 ft
Altitude max
1,443 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
10.5%
Grade min
1,768 ft
Distance climb
850 ft
Distance down
469 ft
Distance flat
00:06:49
Avg time

Moss Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Fun, mellow trail that connects Ridge Road and Traverse. This is an easy trail for a blue trail in Michaux.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 62 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 453 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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Moss Traverse Trail Reports

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Jun 3, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/New_York)
Jun 3, 2026
 Tree down on the trail near the entrance off Ridge Road riding west.
Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:47pm (America/New_York)
Apr 15, 2026
 Flowing well!
Nov 8, 2025 @ 10:14am (America/New_York)
Nov 8, 2025
Apr 5, 2025 @ 2:12pm
Apr 5, 2025
 Log down at the top of the”Prisoners Path To Freedom” section
Dec 14, 2023 @ 7:44am
Dec 14, 2023
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on Jun 3, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moss Traverse located?
      Moss Traverse is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.06544, -77.26979.
      ▼ How hard is Moss Traverse?
      Moss Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moss Traverse?
      Moss Traverse has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,443 ft to 1,523 ft.
      ▼ Is Moss Traverse a point to point trail?
      Moss Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moss Traverse?
      Moss Traverse is 3,159 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moss Traverse?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Moss Traverse. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Moss Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moss Traverse are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moss Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Moss Traverse. The trail is 3,159 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moss Traverse?
      Moss Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 1,736 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,678 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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