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577 ft
Distance
-73 ft
Descent
00:00:51
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
665 ft
Altitude min
739 ft
Altitude max
739 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-12.9%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance down
00:00:51
Avg time

Root Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Mountain Resort
    Palmerton, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87721 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,204 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-Oct
  • OSM Way
    #1307362388

Green technical trail with roots galore

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 233 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Root Down Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2025 @ 11:31am
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Jul 16, 2022 @ 3:45am
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Jul 12, 2020 @ 7:22am
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Dec 17, 2019 @ 6:08pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
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Avg: 3.74 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:26 | 409 | Aug 26, 2019 , Palmerton
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      4 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Down located?
      Root Down is located in Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Blue Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.81735, -75.50813.
      ▼ How hard is Root Down?
      Root Down is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 12.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Down?
      The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 665 ft to 739 ft.
      ▼ How long is Root Down?
      Root Down is 577 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Down?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Root Down. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Down are:
      • August (51 activities)
      • June (33 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Root Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Root Down. The trail is 577 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Down?
      Root Down is a very popular trail. There have been 970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,205 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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