A low-angle view of a mountain bike leaning against a post, with a tall, cylindrical structure in the background. The scene is set under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by greenery and trees. Governor Dick mountain bike trail.
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Level: Advanced
Length: 9 mi (14.5 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: +558/ -309 ft
Total: 33 riders
 

Mountain Biking Governor Dick

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#75 of 293 mountain bike trails in Pennsylvania
#2,981 in the world

Ten miles of Single track with a good mix of Technical riding. Trail 15 is 2.5 miles of extremely rocky single track heaven. Be sure to check for maps at park office, there are some trails that are off limits to bikes.

First added by on Aug 11, 2010. Last updated Apr 28, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
From RT117 Mount Gretna Turn left onto Pinch Road, go to top of hill and parking lot will be on your left. Also known as Horseshoe.


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  • R Treb
    ***

    This place could be a 5 so easily. There is zero trail maintenance. It has potential for days. It has super tech rocky descents that will utilize every bit of an Enduro bikes susp. There are natural Boulder drops and jumps. Fun with tons of options. I did not think it was well marked as far as what trail was bike and what was not. Guy working there said it was all good since I was basically the only rider there. This place could be world class with some trail love.

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  • Jeremy Saltzer
    ****

    Great trails. Rocky. Pack an extra tube. See Trails at Mt. Gretna review

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  • washy81
    ****

    Rode the trail today and had a blast! About 30 or so miles of trails. Trails can be very fast and very rocky. Took a nasty spill on trail 15 today fractured leg. Still rode out and had fun. Check it out!

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  • mikewhorley
    *****

    these trails are really good...lots of rocky stuff hard climbs and some easy climbs also some great real fast single track there are alot of trails probaly around 30 miles or so there is also some very tecnihcal downhill with big rideoffs def would check this place out its worth driving to u can park off pinch road or at the yellow gate on 117 just a little outside of gretna u drive through gretna then u will see a yellow gat on your right side about 2 miles after u leave gretna

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  • Andrew_Gilbert

    i'm writing this review to update and correct the directions to this trail .after viewing my internet map and following the directions listed i've come to the conclusion that from Lebanon taking 241 to 322 and continue straight on South Butler Rd. towards Mt. Gretna and you will come right to 117 make a slight right and go the approx. 1/4 mile and make a left on Pinch Rd. and up the hill to the parking lot.

    I hope the Mark fellow belows stills checks this site out as i'm curious what state game lands are closed to bikers because i was under the impression from what i read in my rule books for hunting and such that unmotorized transportation as MTB are allowed. I'm curious to what info you have on this subject.* Review edited 4/5/2009

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