Angler's Access Trail

Angler's Access Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Pennsylvania, set within the Opossum Lake area and managed by State Fish and Wildlife. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.64 miles, with a high point of 488 feet and a low of 470 feet. It is a flat ride, with no elevation gain, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.26 miles in, where the grade reaches 7%. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Carlisle show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, while July and August climb into the mid-80s. Several other outdoor spots lie within about 10 miles. The Tuscarora Trail is a hiking option about 9 miles away, the South Central PA climbing area is about 9.2 miles off, and Yellow Breeches Creek offers river fishing roughly 9.8 miles from the trail.