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Marsh Creek Highlights

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  2. PA
  3. …Eastern PA
  4. …Downingtown
  5. Marsh Creek State Park
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“Great loop with some good downhill, a couple challenging 100' or so climbs all in 1 hour or less. ”

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9.0

Miles

14.4

KM

90%

Singletrack

461' 141 m

High

315' 96 m

Low

570' 174 m

Up

570' 174 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Overview

Marsh Creek is a great trail system, allowing you to link together a number of different trails to make whatever length ride you are into. One drawback is the traffic from the parking area to the dam. Ride controlled so you don't run anyone over.

Need to Know

Two parking areas are available. The main lot for the boat launch is where this ride starts and adds a nice section along the side of the lake. The other starts you directly in the heart of the trails.

Description

From the boat launch, there is one singletrack trail that follows along the lake and ends at the dam. There you cross the dam and follow the trail down into the woods where the real Marsh Creek Lake Mountain Bike Loop begins. Once you are here, you won't encounter many hikers or fisherman.

Trail flows very well. There are some sections that will require some pedaling up some steeper parts but they are short. Just follow the GPS route and you'll be sure to enjoy yourself.

Be sure to check out the teeter-totter at the trail intersection.

History & Background

dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks…

Contacts

Land Manager: PA DCNR - Marsh Creek State Park

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  4.1 from 33 votes

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Sunset view from the dam
Jun 16, 2014 near Downing…, PA
Leaning Tree
Oct 17, 2021 near Downing…, PA
Lake view from Dam
Oct 17, 2021 near Downing…, PA

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May 30, 2023
Ryan Pisano
Nov 27, 2022
Will Stout
Jun 21, 2022
Brad Dyer
Dec 21, 2021
Emily Kay
Dec 11, 2020
Sean Reigel
Jun 15, 2020
Kathleen Murray
Great clear trails in Marsh Creek! Roots, rocks, logs, and features kept me entertained. 6mi
May 16, 2020
Brian P
Did almost the entire loop today. Really flows nicely when not super muddy. For a beginner like me this is a great trail with a few challenging areas
May 13, 2020
Jay Watts
3h 00m

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