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Ridgetop Downhill Alternate

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  1. Areas
  2. PA
  3. …Western PA
  4. Moraine State Park
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Length

1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

28' 9 m

Ascent

-202' -62 m

Descent

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

1,517' 462 m

High

1,324' 404 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Holds the crest of the ridge through open forest before descending to marina”

— Scott Weston
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Overview

Features: eMTB allowed

Description

Departs from Powerline Trail cutoff just below peak elevation.

Well marked with red blazes, keep your wits about you as this trail has several intersections with an identically blazed trail. Here, one can assume that "all drains lead to the ocean," but this is a less aggressive option for descent compared to the double diamond downhill.

The trail winds around the ridge top through open forest with small-medium obstacles, and low-commitment rock gardens compared to the norm at moraine. Don't worry, there is still plenty of thrill as several larger features are options, but each has an easy way around.

Watch for the changing forest floor as the elevation drops.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Pittsburgh

Apr 11, 2018: April 21, 2018 – Short Line Hollow Park Cleanup

Apr 5, 2018: April 6, 2018 – Volunteer Work Day at South Park

Apr 3, 2018: April 10, 2018 Steward Meeting

Land Manager: PA DCNR - Moraine State Park

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Sep 23, 2017
Jeremy W.
7.5mi — 2h 00m

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Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 3 votes

#11

in Moraine State Park

#12519

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#11

in Moraine State Park

#541

in Pennsylvania

#12,519

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Downhill Trail Entrance: Brown Stake with Two Black Diamonds Scratched into it denotes the beginning of the trail. Trail goes just to the right of the large tree with the red paint mark.
Downhill Trail Entrance: Brown Stake with Two B…
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Freeride Trail Entrance
Freeride Trail Entrance
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Pathfinding on Freeride Trail is more challenging in the fall.
Pathfinding on Freeride Trail is more challengi…
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Tight singletrack obstacles on the Freeride Loop.
Tight singletrack obstacles on the Freeride Loop.
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Some of the obstacles on the Freeride Loop, with a furry friend for scale.
Some of the obstacles on the Freeride Loop, wit…
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