A person riding a mountain bike along a rocky trail, surrounded by dense greenery and trees. The cyclist is navigating a steep, rocky section of the path, with ferns growing nearby. Switch Back Gravity Railroad mountain bike trail.
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Level: Beginner
Length: 19 mi (30.6 km)
Surface: Other
Configuration: Other
Elevation: +1,151/ -1,113 ft
Total: 60 riders
 

Mountain Biking Switch Back Gravity Railroad

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#77 of 293 mountain bike trails in Pennsylvania
#3,053 in the world

Starting in the center of town, the first hill is paved and pretty killer. Once on the trail, its a pretty easy ride. Good aerobic trail, scenic. Gravel base. Total ride is about 20 miles and you end up at the top of the mountain, perfect place for lunch and don't forget the camera. Trail for the most part is a steady climb, but very easy grade, you hardly notice you're climbing. After you leave the top, its downhill, steep, FAST! 18 miles up, 1 mile down. Sweet!

First added by jiveturkey on Mar 13, 2005. Last updated Apr 30, 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
Start in the center of town. Go to the bike shop (I think its something like Blue mountain sports..., not sure now :/ ) trail map is $1. I'd give actual directions but i don't remember any of the street names. However, i would recommend picking up the book of trails for the entire Jim Thorpe area because there are a ton of awesome trails. The book is something like 8 bucks.


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