more stats
902 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-48 ft
Altitude change
937 ft
Altitude min
996 ft
Altitude max
984 ft
Altitude start
938 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-16.1%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
200 ft
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

The Network Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71576 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109346 in Trail Running
    • #122287 in Hiking
    • #10933 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #964 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,680 in Trail Running
    • #2,183 in Hiking
    • #69 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

Winding packed dirt singletrack with lots of rock gardens.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Network Top located?
      The Network Top is located in Mount Penn Preserve, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Mount Penn Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.33935, -75.90385.
      ▼ How hard is The Network Top?
      The Network Top is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Network Top?
      The Network Top has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 937 ft to 996 ft.
      ▼ Is The Network Top a point to point trail?
      The Network Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Network Top?
      The Network Top is 902 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Network Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Network Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Network Top?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Network Top are:
      • November (11 activities)
      • April (10 activities)
      • October (9 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Network Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Network Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Network Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Network Top. The trail is 902 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Network Top?
      The Network Top is a very popular trail. There have been 1,511 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,023 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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