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2.2 miles
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:24:08
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
960 ft
Altitude min
1,186 ft
Altitude max
1,003 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
4,203 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,696 ft
Distance flat
00:24:08
Avg time

Northwoods Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lackawanna State Park
    Dalton, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103599 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155247 in Trail Running
    • #152325 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,442 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #2,531 in Trail Running
    • #2,975 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    PA DCNR
  • OSM Way
    #167028288

Northwoods Trail between Wallsville Rd and Austin Rd is a premier downhill segment at Lackawanna State Park. The first third is smooth singletrack on rolling hills. The middle third is considerably more technical: large roots, a ford through a small stream, chunky rock bridges over muddy areas. The final third is a fast-and-steep descent through a hemlock forest.

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BridgesRockyRooty

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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Northwoods Trail Reports

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Jul 20, 2025 @ 10:22am
Jul 20, 2025
May 18, 2025 @ 4:57pm
May 18, 2025
 Entire Park is very wet and should be avoided until significant drying period.
May 18, 2025 @ 4:56pm
May 18, 2025
 Entire Park is very wet and should be avoided until significant drying period.
Jun 13, 2023 @ 1:56pm
Jun 13, 2023
Oct 6, 2022 @ 10:30am
Oct 6, 2022
 Good Ride, some real wet areas, but not more than inch of mud in places, very rideable
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on Jul 20, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Northwoods located?
      Northwoods is located in Lackawanna State Park, Dalton, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lackawanna State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.5786, -75.70742.
      ▼ How hard is Northwoods?
      Northwoods is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northwoods?
      Northwoods has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 960 ft to 1,186 ft.
      ▼ Is Northwoods a point to point trail?
      Northwoods is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Northwoods?
      Northwoods is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northwoods?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Northwoods. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Northwoods? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northwoods are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Northwoods?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Northwoods. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Northwoods?
      Northwoods is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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