more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:10:13
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
2,394 ft
Altitude min
2,527 ft
Altitude max
2,527 ft
Altitude start
2,400 ft
Altitude end
-2.061%
Grade
-15.812%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1,165 ft
Distance climb
4,078 ft
Distance down
884 ft
Distance flat
00:10:13
Avg time

Upper Canyons Edge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Area
    Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #68965 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #359984 in Trail Running
    • #333358 in Hiking
    • #9652 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1576 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #924 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,823 in Trail Running
    • #5,735 in Hiking
    • #57 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #21 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    PA DCNR

This trail connects Canyons Edge Loop to McCune Trail via sweet sweet singletrack. Ride it in either direction, there is a great rock bridge across a creek about halfway up.

Access Info

From the main Sugarloaf parking area cross the road to Canyons Edge Loop go right onto the loop, about 50 yards in turn right onto Upper Canyons Edge this will take you up to McCune Trail . From McCune Trail riding it CCW you'll turn right at the bottom of the last big hill of the forest road out. It starts on an old forest road then cuts into singletrack.

Tags
BridgesCanyonRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 402 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Upper Canyons Edge Trail Reports

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Mar 20, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/New_York)
Mar 20, 2026
Large tree down on UCE & McCune connector
Dec 26, 2025 @ 3:37pm (America/New_York)
Dec 26, 2025
Large tree down across trail, canopy blocking trail right at beginning just beyond intersection with Canyon's Edge
Aug 25, 2025 @ 5:31pm
Aug 25, 2025
Looks like the trail was just cut, perfect condition.
Aug 19, 2025 @ 1:32pm
Aug 19, 2025
Apr 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Apr 19, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Canyons Edge located?
      Upper Canyons Edge is located in Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Area, Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.8325, -79.44397.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Canyons Edge?
      Upper Canyons Edge is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.061%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Canyons Edge?
      Upper Canyons Edge has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 178 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,394 ft to 2,527 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Canyons Edge a point to point trail?
      Upper Canyons Edge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Canyons Edge?
      Upper Canyons Edge is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Canyons Edge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Canyons Edge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Canyons Edge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Canyons Edge are:
      • June (23 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
      • October (19 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Canyons Edge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Canyons Edge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Canyons Edge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Upper Canyons Edge. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Canyons Edge?
      Upper Canyons Edge is a very popular trail. There have been 847 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,427 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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