more stats
1,266 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
567 ft
Altitude min
585 ft
Altitude max
585 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-8.1%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
394 ft
Distance climb
535 ft
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

W5 Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hershey Medical Center
    Hershey, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113258 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106011 in Trail Running
    • #99643 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,588 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #1,610 in Trail Running
    • #1,739 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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W5 Loop is a 1,266 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hershey Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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W5 Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 31, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/New_York)
Mar 31, 2026
Nov 10, 2025 @ 12:21pm (America/New_York)
Nov 10, 2025
 love the proximity of drops to skinny trainer. Helpful little skill park to build confidence.
Oct 26, 2025 @ 10:57am (America/New_York)
Oct 26, 2025
Oct 1, 2025 @ 1:19pm (America/New_York)
Oct 1, 2025
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on Mar 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is W5 Loop located?
      W5 Loop is located in Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Hershey Medical Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.25788, -76.68052.
      ▼ How hard is W5 Loop?
      W5 Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for W5 Loop?
      W5 Loop has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 567 ft to 585 ft.
      ▼ Is W5 Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, W5 Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is W5 Loop?
      W5 Loop is 1,266 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on W5 Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on W5 Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access W5 Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to W5 Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride W5 Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride W5 Loop. The trail is 1,266 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is W5 Loop?
      W5 Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,853 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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