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1.4 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
89 ft
Altitude min
96 ft
Altitude max
94 ft
Altitude start
92 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance climb
1,355 ft
Distance down
4,439 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Old Rail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Rock
    Collegeville, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #15677 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41636 in E-Biking
    • #30647 in Trail Running
    • #85838 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Provides a connector for the fun and challenging Black Rock Loop

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 82 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Aug 1, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/New_York)
Aug 1, 2026
Aug 2, 2024 @ 11:05am
Aug 2, 2024
Aug 30, 2023 @ 2:43pm
Aug 30, 2023
 Some of the southern part of this trail is closed. You can't use this trail as a through way currently.
May 24, 2023 @ 11:16am
May 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2021 @ 7:39am
Jan 24, 2021
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on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Rail

        ▼ Where is Old Rail located?
        Old Rail is located in Black Rock, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Black Rock trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.1609, -75.5065.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Rail?
        Old Rail has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 89 ft to 96 ft.
        ▼ How long is Old Rail?
        Old Rail is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Rail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Rail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Old Rail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Rail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Rail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Old Rail. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Old Rail?
        Old Rail is a very popular trail. There have been 1,427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,872 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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