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663 ft
Distance
-21 ft
Descent
00:00:43
Avg time
-21 ft
Altitude change
332 ft
Altitude min
353 ft
Altitude max
353 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
531 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:00:43
Avg time

Short Bob Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Harmony Hill
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35312 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90033 in Trail Running
    • #84589 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #443 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,346 in Trail Running
    • #1,436 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Short Bob is a 663 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Downingtown Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 178 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1,639 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Directions to short-bob trailhead (39.989501, -75.685844)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 877 ft • 7 •
      This goes over to sawmill road and to the school as well as having the most fun parts of harmony hill on...
      ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 820 ft • 6 • Loop •
      9 Mile loop with some technical parts and some good hill climbs.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 40%
      4 ★ 60%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Short Bob located?
      Short Bob is located in Harmony Hill, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Harmony Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.9895, -75.68584.
      ▼ How hard is Short Bob?
      Short Bob is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Bob?
      The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 332 ft to 353 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Bob a point to point trail?
      Short Bob is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Bob?
      Short Bob is 663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Bob?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Bob. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Bob?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Bob are:
      • July (109 activities)
      • August (103 activities)
      • October (99 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Short Bob? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Bob are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Bob?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Short Bob. The trail is 663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Bob?
      Short Bob is a very popular trail. There have been 9,320 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,668 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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