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Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
1.6 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Natural surface1.6 miScenicTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (21 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions
🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Such a serene place to hike or bike.”

Great mountain bike trail. Couple items of note: - You will need a mountain bike, not suitable for hybrid - Not for beginners, there are some technically challenging areas - Wait at least a day or two after it rains before going, water puddles up along trail - Bug spray is probably a good idea - Can be done solo…

★★★★☆ — Justin , Jun 2018

I really didn't get to go far because my mom didn't want to go hiking but I'm definitely coming back again it is beautiful and definitely looks like an amazing hike besides a bike trail. You will need a garbage can for people who have dogs.

★★★★★ — Gabrielle , Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Such a serene place to hike or bike.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance1.6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websiteearthconservancy.org
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

Penobscot Ridge Mountain Bike Trail, Nanticoke, PA 18634

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.