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1.2 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-178 ft
Descent
00:09:31
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
00:09:31
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
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67008 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90623 in Trail Running
    • #297208 in Hiking
  • 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.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 393 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 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.
        ▼ 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 834 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,404 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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