Pennsylvania · Mountain biking

Hammer Trail

1.4 mi
loop
66 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Hammer Trail is a 1.4-mile loop in Nockamixon State Park in Pennsylvania, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is rated moderate, with a total climb of 66 feet and a total descent of 177 feet over its short route, which makes it a compact ride rather than a long climb. The highest point is 472 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, with a 6% grade. For comfortable riding, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Bucksville weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, while July runs warmer at about 85°F. Several other mountain biking trails sit close by. Cold Spot is just 0.1 mile away, Tower Rd access trail is 0.3 mile off, and Haycock Run is 0.4 mile away. For a different kind of outing, the Big Area climbing area is about 1.5 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hammer Trail

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 19°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 20°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 28°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      63° / 38°

      9 wet

    5. May

      72° / 49°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 58°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 63°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 31°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 25°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bucksville, PA, 1.3 mi away at 387 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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