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Save15 miles of trails in the park are enjoyed by hikers, bikers, equestrians, families and dogs (on a leash).
NOTICE: The park grounds will be open on Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. to and including March 2, 2017. With privilege comes responsibility. You must be out of the park (off the trails and out of parking lots) at 9 p.m. Dawn to dusk hours apply to all other days.
NOTICE: The park grounds will be open on Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. to and including March 2, 2017. With privilege comes responsibility. You must be out of the park (off the trails and out of parking lots) at 9 p.m. Dawn to dusk hours apply to all other days.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
32 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
44 trails
- Trail Running
44 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 10
- 8
- 5
Region Status
Open as of May 30, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 37
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 32
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 44
- Trails Trail Running
- 44
- Total Distance
- 29 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,410 ft
- Total Vertical
- 671 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,149 ft
- Reports
- 75
- Photos
- 34
- Ridden Counter
- 5,198
Popular Governor Dick Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 4,104 ft • 0 ft • 330 •
This is an historic old railroad bed. It is the easiest route to the tower at the top of the mountain. Expect to see many hikers on a beautiful day!
• 80 ★ 4.8 • 2,457 ft • 4 ft • 294 •
Also called Lion's Head. Starts near tower and meets at bottom.
• 85 ★ 4.3 • 3,045 ft • 3 ft • 272 •
Trail starts near the top of trail 2 and meets . Be aware this is a multi-use trail. Yield to the hikers and horses.
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 302 ft • 6 ft • 261 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 348 ft • 258 •
A very challenging trail, lots of technical rock gardens and terrain.
• 75 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 162 ft • 242 •
is a multi-use trail. Watch out for hikers and horses. This trail has several small rock gardens; it's a perfect trail to take a new mountain biker with moderate skills.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 214 ft • 207 •
Nice easy ride on the along park perimeter. Follow the yellow rectangle blazes.
Governor Dick Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 617 ft • 1 • Loop •
Simple route starting from Alden way, climbing up the rail trail and onto the easy trails in Gretna.
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,428 ft • 29 • Loop •
Route covers all the best sanctioned trails. If ridden backwards, you will miss two fun downhills.
4 miles • 578 ft • 2 •
This route follows the as is goes through Gov. Dick at Mt. Gretna.
• 30 miles • 1,222 ft • 5 •
• 25 miles • 759 ft • 1 •
Cloudy, 59°F, Feels like 59°F, Humidity 96%, Wind 3mph from E - by Klimat
• 5 miles • 645 ft • 4 •
Photos of Governor Dick Mountain Bike
Videos of Governor Dick Mountain Bike
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Oct 4, 2021
2:12 |
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Mar 9, 2016
2:08 |
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Mar 9, 2016
0:58 |
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Mar 9, 2016
0:28 |
161 |
Mar 9, 2016
0:56 |
108 |
Feb 29, 2016
5:03 |
410 |
Apr 8, 2015
3:57 |
298 |
Aug 1, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Meadow Trail | May 30, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/New_York) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | bummienotes | ||
| Conewago Trail (Blue Rectangle) | May 30, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/New_York) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | bummienotes | ||
| Conewago Trail (Blue Rectangle) & Horseshoe | May 30, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/New_York) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | bummienotes | ||
| Chiques Creek Headwater Trail (white diamond) | May 30, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/New_York) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | bummienotes | ||
| Parking Lot | May 30, 2026 @ 8:15am (America/New_York) May 30, 2026 | Ideal | bummienotes | ||
| Clarence & Evetta Shock Trail & Horseshoe (Yellow Rectangle) | Aug 24, 2024 @ 8:57am Aug 24, 2024 | Dry | RDSmtbiker SAMBA-GD | ||
| Campmeeting Trail - North (Green Diamond) | Feb 11, 2024 @ 5:19am Feb 11, 2024 | Variable | cscsguybikr | ||
| General Biddle Horseshoe trail | Oct 1, 2023 @ 4:16am Oct 1, 2023 | Dry | redascent | ||
| Schock Tower House Trail (middle) (red diamond) | Jun 1, 2023 @ 3:06pm Jun 1, 2023 | Dry | Mustang289 | ||
| Fire Road | Jun 1, 2023 @ 3:06pm Jun 1, 2023 | Dry | Mustang289 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glancingaft | vote | trail | activity #96863739 and 2 more | Jun 13, 2026 @ 4:56am Jun 13, 2026 |
| RDSmtbiker | update | trail | activity #96094769 | Jun 2, 2026 @ 10:35am Jun 2, 2026 |
| RDSmtbiker | update | trail | activity #95972038 | May 31, 2026 @ 1:12pm May 31, 2026 |
| bummienotes | add | report | activity #95865914 and 4 more | May 30, 2026 @ 10:18am May 30, 2026 |
| kconnolly44 | wishlist | route | activity #95767200 | May 29, 2026 @ 4:29am May 29, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Great little trail down, enjoyable on a gravel... | Jul 15, 2025 @ 3:47pm Jul 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | You can get by on a gravel bike but you just... | Jul 15, 2025 @ 3:46pm Jul 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun descent. The switch back turns really... | Oct 8, 2024 @ 10:04am Oct 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Leaves are starting to come down. If riding... | Oct 8, 2024 @ 10:00am Oct 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Extremely challenging after a rain. The rocks... | Jul 29, 2023 @ 10:51am Jul 29, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Game Land 156 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3.8 km | |
| Coleman Park | 1 | 7.4 km | |||
| J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7.6 km | |
| Hershey Medical Center | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11.6 km | |
| Middle Creek Wildlife Area | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 32 | 25 miles | 2,848 ft | 12 miles | 673 ft | #3,562 | #1,239 | 41 | 75 | 3 | 10,271 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 1 mile | 105 ft | 3,094 ft | 102 ft | 57 | 224 | |||||
| Horse | 7 | 8 miles | 725 ft | 4 miles | 636 ft | #2,638 | #1,482 | 14 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 44 | 29 miles | 3,409 ft | 14 miles | 673 ft | #886 | #453 | 75 | 2 | 615 | ||
| Trail Running | 44 | 29 miles | 3,409 ft | 14 miles | 673 ft | #5,185 | #1,569 | 75 | 2 | 617 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Governor Dick
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Governor Dick?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Governor Dick are:
- Schock Tower House Trail (middle) (red diamond) (4.4/5)
- Conewago Trail (Blue Rectangle) & Horseshoe (4.1/5)
- Chiques Creek Headwater Trail (white diamond) (4.1/5)
- Campmeeting Trail (Green Diamond) & Horseshoe (4.1/5)
- Chautaqua Trail (Horseshoe Trail) (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Governor Dick?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Governor Dick are:
- July (161 activities)
- August (119 activities)
- June (107 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Governor Dick?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Governor Dick. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Governor Dick?
The longest trail in Governor Dick is Chiques Creek Headwater Trail (white diamond) at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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