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1,522 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
1,904 ft
Altitude min
1,941 ft
Altitude max
1,941 ft
Altitude start
1,909 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
968 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Upper Coyote Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Southern Michaux State Forest
    Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13306 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #337630 in Trail Running
    • #35743 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022

Easy trail to ride. Relatively flat with one climb and minimal rocks.

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  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 98 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Coyote

        ▼ Where is Upper Coyote located?
        Upper Coyote is located in Southern Michaux State Forest, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Southern Michaux State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.82806, -77.50501.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Coyote?
        Upper Coyote is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Coyote?
        Upper Coyote has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,904 ft to 1,941 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Coyote a point to point trail?
        Upper Coyote is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Coyote?
        Upper Coyote is 1,522 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Coyote?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Coyote. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Coyote?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Coyote are:
        • May (4 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Coyote? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Coyote are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Coyote?
        The estimated time to ride Upper Coyote is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,522 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Coyote?
        Upper Coyote is a very popular trail. There have been 477 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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