more stats
417 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
00:01:06
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
787 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
7%
Grade
3.8%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
00:01:06
Avg time

Vanwyk 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Penn Preserve
    Reading, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #243156 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #325819 in Trail Running
    • #380945 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,918 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #5,062 in Trail Running
    • #6,209 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Mt. Penn Preserve Partnership (MP3)

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Vanwyk 3 Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2023 @ 4:01am
Sep 28, 2023
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Sep 5, 2021 @ 10:06am
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Entire trail cleared of debris.
Jul 23, 2021 @ 1:49pm
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Mar 14, 2021 @ 2:41pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vanwyk 3 located?
      Vanwyk 3 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 40.35002, -75.90593.
      ▼ How hard is Vanwyk 3?
      Vanwyk 3 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vanwyk 3?
      Vanwyk 3 has 29 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 787 ft.
      ▼ Is Vanwyk 3 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Vanwyk 3 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vanwyk 3?
      Vanwyk 3 is 417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vanwyk 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vanwyk 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vanwyk 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vanwyk 3 are:
      • November (4 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Vanwyk 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vanwyk 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vanwyk 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Vanwyk 3. The trail is 417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vanwyk 3?
      Vanwyk 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 299 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 299 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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