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2.1 miles
Distance
178 ft
Climb
-159 ft
Descent
00:26:28
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
1,092 ft
Altitude min
1,137 ft
Altitude max
1,096 ft
Altitude start
1,115 ft
Altitude end
0.179%
Grade
-9.48%
Grade max
11.451%
Grade min
3,686 ft
Distance climb
3,416 ft
Distance down
3,896 ft
Distance flat
00:26:28
Avg time
Out-N-Back Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaOwl Creek Reservoir
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
Out-N-Back is the second segment of the Owl Creek Trail Network. It starts off following the edge of the reservoir and eventually turns back through some great pines and rooty sections. This is a great trail for intermediate riders. There are some turns along this trail but overall it's an easy follow.
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Look to the immediate left of the boat launch and you'll see the trail start.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to outnback trailhead
(40.798400, -75.923420)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Out-N-Back
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Where is Out-N-Back located?
Out-N-Back is located in Owl Creek Reservoir, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Owl Creek Reservoir trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.7984, -75.92342.
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How hard is Out-N-Back?
Out-N-Back is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.179%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Out-N-Back?
Out-N-Back has 178 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,092 ft to 1,137 ft.
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Is Out-N-Back a point to point trail?
Out-N-Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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