more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-242 ft
Descent
00:07:25
Avg time
-230 ft
Altitude change
823 ft
Altitude min
1,059 ft
Altitude max
1,055 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-19.9%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
682 ft
Distance climb
3,999 ft
Distance down
1,060 ft
Distance flat
00:07:25
Avg time

Throttle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #1351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104816 in E-Biking
    • #351127 in Trail Running
    • #107600 in Hiking
    • #31747 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #7 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #478 in E-Biking
    • #5,633 in Trail Running
    • #1,894 in Hiking
    • #508 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

Just a bunch of flat turns in the woods, some rocks towards the middle but it flows great. Always loamy and fast. A great way to connect the Leper Farm area to Laurel Lake.

Access Info

From Leper Farm Rd, it's right off the east side of the road by all of the dirt rollers. It can easily be accessed off of Traverse (snow day, Leaf trail). Exits behind cabins adjacent to Camp Thompson, right out onto 233.

Disclaimer

Gets close to Cabins, but its all public land, just hang left.

Tags
FlowyLoamyRollers
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 78 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 450 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Throttle Trail Reports

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Oct 3, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York)
Oct 3, 2026
Aug 17, 2026 @ 8:24am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
May 3, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/New_York)
May 3, 2026
downed trees removed
Aug 17, 2025 @ 10:53am
Aug 17, 2025
Aug 2, 2024 @ 1:14pm
Aug 2, 2024
large tree down across the exit, could be dangerous for someone carrying a lot of speed through the downhill
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Status:
on Oct 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to throttle trailhead (40.046850, -77.284610)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      guitarskier05
      Starts pedally but then gets a little steeper and has some real nice flow. Great trail to work on cornering

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Throttle located?
      Throttle is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.04685, -77.28461.
      ▼ How hard is Throttle?
      Throttle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Throttle?
      Throttle has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 242 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 823 ft to 1,059 ft.
      ▼ Is Throttle a point to point trail?
      Throttle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Throttle?
      Throttle is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Throttle?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Throttle. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Throttle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Throttle are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Throttle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Throttle. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Throttle?
      Throttle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,533 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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