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4,242 ft
Distance
224 ft
Climb
00:07:53
Avg time
224 ft
Altitude change
457 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
457 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
5.3%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
4,242 ft
Distance climb
00:07:53
Avg time

Sharp Valley Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation
    Lititz, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #196656 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89194 in Trail Running
    • #106319 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Sharp Valley is a 4,242 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lititz Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16.9 km average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 18.7 km avg distance
All
  • 150 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Sharp Valley Trail Reports

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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
May 7, 2023 @ 12:58pm
May 7, 2023
 tree down
May 25, 2022 @ 6:31am
May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 @ 6:29am
May 25, 2022
 Trail is clear from the logging. May change again as logging will commence again some point this year. Green for now. Middle of this trail...
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        Directions to sharp-valley-17484 trailhead (40.251620, -76.325840)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sharp Valley

        ▼ Where is Sharp Valley located?
        Sharp Valley 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 40.25162, -76.32584.
        ▼ How hard is Sharp Valley?
        Sharp Valley is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sharp Valley?
        Sharp Valley has 224 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 457 ft to 680 ft.
        ▼ Is Sharp Valley a point to point trail?
        Sharp Valley is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Sharp Valley?
        Sharp Valley is 4,242 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sharp Valley?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sharp Valley. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sharp Valley?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sharp Valley are:
        • April (13 activities)
        • September (13 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Sharp Valley? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sharp Valley are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Sharp Valley?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Sharp Valley. The trail is 4,242 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Sharp Valley?
        Sharp Valley is a very popular trail. There have been 730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 880 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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