more stats
577 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
00:00:59
Avg time
38 ft
Altitude change
535 ft
Altitude min
573 ft
Altitude max
535 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
1.5%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
00:00:59
Avg time

Sharp to North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation
    Lititz, Pennsylvania
  • AKA
    Sharp to North Connector
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85144 in Trail Running
    • #95143 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #498 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,245 in Trail Running
    • #1,657 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This connector was built to make it easier to climb out of sharp valley and bypasses the washed out sandy area in the middle of the valley. It flows well in both directions. Dirt was nice to build with on this trail and as a result it is smooth and flowy.

Tags
Family friendlyFlowySandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14.2 km average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 16.5 km avg distance
All
  • 366 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Sharp to North Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2026 @ 6:33pm (America/New_York)
Jul 15, 2026
 Tree down needing chain saw, washout happening even on the alternate side that tries to ride around the big washout.
Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:12am (America/New_York)
Jun 21, 2026
 Mildly overgrown in spots
Aug 22, 2025 @ 4:58pm
Aug 22, 2025
 A little over grown is spots for all trails
Apr 14, 2025 @ 5:03pm
Apr 14, 2025
Feb 11, 2024 @ 1:02am
Feb 11, 2024
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Status:
on Jul 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sharp to North located?
      Sharp to North is located in J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation, Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.25047, -76.32019.
      ▼ How hard is Sharp to North?
      Sharp to North is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sharp to North?
      Sharp to North has 38 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 535 ft to 573 ft.
      ▼ Is Sharp to North a point to point trail?
      Sharp to North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sharp to North?
      Sharp to North is 577 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sharp to North?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sharp to North. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sharp to North?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sharp to North are:
      • May (29 activities)
      • September (29 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sharp to North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sharp to North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sharp to North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Sharp to North. 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 Sharp to North?
      Sharp to North is a very popular trail. There have been 1,845 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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