more stats
2,228 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
1,737 ft
Altitude min
1,786 ft
Altitude max
1,786 ft
Altitude start
1,762 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
594 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Start Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Merli-Sarnoski Park
    Carbondale, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #172970 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90666 in Trail Running
    • #92813 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,299 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,356 in Trail Running
    • #1,610 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #316609745

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Start Loop is a 2,228 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Carbondale Pennsylvania. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 212 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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      Merli-Sarnoski
      ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,059 ft • 2 • Loop •
      9 mile loop through Merli Sarnoski. There was not a route on Trailforks but we tried out this place during...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Start Loop located?
      Start Loop is located in Merli-Sarnoski Park, Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Merli-Sarnoski Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.59253, -75.54044.
      ▼ How hard is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Start Loop?
      Start Loop has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,737 ft to 1,786 ft.
      ▼ Is Start Loop a point to point trail?
      Start Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is 2,228 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Start Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Start Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Start Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Start Loop are:
      • June (19 activities)
      • July (18 activities)
      • October (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Start Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Start Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Start Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Start Loop. The trail is 2,228 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Start Loop?
      Start Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 864 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,060 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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