Allegrippis Trails
Directions:
GPS Link: Not Provided
Directions : You can access the trails at 3 spots:
Susquehannock Campground Trailhead : This is the main lot for the upper set of trails. It will be on the right of Baker's Hollow Rd just before the campground entrance. The coordinates are 40.406619281936656, -78.07227002124573. The upper trails will be towards the bike repair stand in the lot.
Visitors Center Trailhead : This is where the skills park is. The Address for parking is 6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647. The skills park is across the road. You can access the full trail system by taking the trail to the right (after entering the skills park, to the right of the entrance to the intermediate trail).
Seven Points Road Trailhead : This is the main lot for the lower set of trails. It will be on the right side of seven points road just after the campground check in. Approximate coordinates are 40.39063588085517, -78.08749706467322
Route Description / landmarks: This is a well laid out trail system with 3 difficulty levels: Green(easy), blue(intermediate), and black (Advanced). In my experience, the trail will get more technical and physically demanding as it gets more advanced, but I am not aware of any impassable drops or jumps on the main trail system.
Trail Map: https://personal.ems.psu.edu/~mxw142/relief/Allegrippis/001_AGT_TrailMap.pdf
Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous!
Billy Trail
Directions:
Directions : Head to the peace chapel. At the rock with the inscription continue the gravel path to the first clearing on the left. On the right there should be an entrance to Billy trail. Follow it up into the grass field and after that begins the downhill section. There is one tabletop jump followed by a drop. Then is a series of berms followed by a large but optional drop/jump. In this gravel pit, follow the edge to the end and then take the trail back down to the peace chapel trail.
Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents/features.
Route Description / landmarks: This is a small set of MTB elements close to campus.
Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous!
Peace Chapel Trails
Directions:
GPS Link: Not Provided
Directions : Head to the peace chapel. From here you can take Oak Trail to the Water Tower (Easier and flat). Loop trail can be a fun challenge. The other trails off Oak such as Horseshoe, etc., can be a fun challenge with skinny climbs, descents, and switchbacks.
Alternate routes : You can go down the road to the Water tower back into town via 5th St.
Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents.
Route Description / landmarks: There is a lot of variety to be had and this is a fun way to explore.
Training Tips: Try to go with minimal stopping. This is good handling practice, especially for a gravel bike.
Not linked to RWGPS.
| Route Name | Description | Mileage | Elevation | Features |
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Allegrippis Trails | (Hilly, Suitable for MTBs) - Some of the best trails in the state | Varies / Unknown | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:GPS Link: Not Provided Directions : You can access the trails at 3 spots: Susquehannock Campground Trailhead : This is the main lot for the upper set of trails. It will be on the right of Baker's Hollow Rd just before the campground entrance. The coordinates are 40.406619281936656, -78.07227002124573. The upper trails will be towards the bike repair stand in the lot. Visitors Center Trailhead : This is where the skills park is. The Address for parking is 6993 Seven Points Rd, Hesston, PA 16647. The skills park is across the road. You can access the full trail system by taking the trail to the right (after entering the skills park, to the right of the entrance to the intermediate trail). Seven Points Road Trailhead : This is the main lot for the lower set of trails. It will be on the right side of seven points road just after the campground check in. Approximate coordinates are 40.39063588085517, -78.08749706467322 Route Description / landmarks: This is a well laid out trail system with 3 difficulty levels: Green(easy), blue(intermediate), and black (Advanced). In my experience, the trail will get more technical and physically demanding as it gets more advanced, but I am not aware of any impassable drops or jumps on the main trail system. Trail Map: https://personal.ems.psu.edu/~mxw142/relief/Allegrippis/001_AGT_TrailMap.pdf Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous! | ||||
Billy Trail | Currently overgrown. Not officially endorsed by the college, but maintained by the club | 0.5 miles | 157 ft |
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Directions:Directions : Head to the peace chapel. At the rock with the inscription continue the gravel path to the first clearing on the left. On the right there should be an entrance to Billy trail. Follow it up into the grass field and after that begins the downhill section. There is one tabletop jump followed by a drop. Then is a series of berms followed by a large but optional drop/jump. In this gravel pit, follow the edge to the end and then take the trail back down to the peace chapel trail. Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents/features. Route Description / landmarks: This is a small set of MTB elements close to campus. Training Tips: Work on your MTB skills before attempting large features. Crashes can be very dangerous! | ||||
Peace Chapel Trails | (Hilly, mostly suitable for any type of bike with enough skill) | Varies / Unknown | Varies / Unknown |
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Directions:GPS Link: Not Provided Directions : Head to the peace chapel. From here you can take Oak Trail to the Water Tower (Easier and flat). Loop trail can be a fun challenge. The other trails off Oak such as Horseshoe, etc., can be a fun challenge with skinny climbs, descents, and switchbacks. Alternate routes : You can go down the road to the Water tower back into town via 5th St. Car safety: There is very little on road time on this route. However, watch for animals on the trail and avoid losing control on steep descents. Route Description / landmarks: There is a lot of variety to be had and this is a fun way to explore. Training Tips: Try to go with minimal stopping. This is good handling practice, especially for a gravel bike. Not linked to RWGPS. | ||||