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2.1 miles
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-633 ft
Descent
00:20:40
Avg time
-552 ft
Altitude change
1,155 ft
Altitude min
1,789 ft
Altitude max
1,707 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
2,208 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:20:40
Avg time
Astronomy Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMichaux State Forest
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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A fast, fall-line descent right back to the parking lot. A great way to finish off a ride with big grin on your face.
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At the intersection of Fegley Road, Three Pine, Gilbert Rd. and Astronomy there is a small clearing. There is a post at the start as well as adequate blazing thanks to a strong partnership and collaboration between DCNR and the local NICA team.
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- 14 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to astronomy trailhead
(39.987920, -77.438020)
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Nearby Trails
- Fegley Road 151 ft
- High Life 318 ft
- Gilbert Rd. 3,481 ft
- Jfk 1 mile
- Camps Trail 1 mile
Michaux State Forest
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Frequently Asked Questions About Astronomy
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Where is Astronomy located?
Astronomy is located in Michaux State Forest, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Michaux State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.98792, -77.43802.
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How hard is Astronomy?
Astronomy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Astronomy?
Astronomy has 25 m of elevation gain. The trail has 193 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 352 m to 545 m.
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Is Astronomy a point to point trail?
Astronomy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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