more stats
751 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
362 ft
Altitude min
366 ft
Altitude max
364 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
312 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:00:59
Avg time

Ridgetop Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marsh Creek State Park
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17182 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #139049 in Trail Running
    • #143687 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #179 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #2,210 in Trail Running
    • #2,718 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

This short trail branches off the old railbed on a ridge overlooking the creek. A very steep climb on the south end, and lots of technical rocks, log-overs, and a ladder bridge.

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BridgesRidgelineSkinnies
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 64 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 311 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Ridgetop Run Trail Reports

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on Jun 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ridgetop-run trailhead (40.074680, -75.748240)

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      1 Review & Comments

      abradley77
      Possibly my favorite trail on the lake side of Marsh Creek. This trail has lots of fun technical sections and is located on the top of a ridge without being exposed.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridgetop Run located?
      Ridgetop Run is located in Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Marsh Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.07468, -75.74824.
      ▼ How hard is Ridgetop Run?
      Ridgetop Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridgetop Run?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 362 ft to 366 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridgetop Run a point to point trail?
      Ridgetop Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridgetop Run?
      Ridgetop Run is 751 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridgetop Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridgetop Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridgetop Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridgetop Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridgetop Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Ridgetop Run. The trail is 751 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridgetop Run?
      Ridgetop Run is a very popular trail. There have been 1,241 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,453 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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