Pennsylvania · Mountain biking

Twister

1.4 mi
round trip
235 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Twister is a short, low-elevation out-and-back ride in Pennsylvania's Memorial Park, a network of interconnected mountain biking trails. The route is 2.8 miles long, climbing from 1,256 feet to 1,316 feet, so it's a ride that fits easily into a longer day on the park's trail system. The climb is gentle overall, with the steepest section at about 0.65 miles into the ride, where the grade reaches 8%. The small rise makes it a good choice for riders looking to warm up before heading out on one of the park's longer routes. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Slippery Rock show July highs around 81°F with lows near 58°F, while September stays mild with highs around 74°F and the fewest wet days of the year. Several other mountain biking routes sit right next to Twister. Everst, Loop D Loop and the Greenway Connector are all about 0.1 mile away, and Eagle Ridge is about 0.2 mile away. For a change of pace, the Neshannock Creek Trail is about 8.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Twister

    Best months: August–September. 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

      33° / 17°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 18°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 25°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 54°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 58°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 56°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 39°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 23°

      15 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Slippery Rock 1 Ssw, PA, 7.5 mi away at 1,260 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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