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2,018 ft
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
365 ft
Altitude min
444 ft
Altitude max
371 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-5.4%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,007 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
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Brandywine Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Marsh Creek State Park
    Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #83935 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95656 in Trail Running
    • #54808 in Hiking
    • #3903 in Horseback
    • #8307 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    DCNR

Ride out from the west side boat ramp down along Marsh Creek and then climb out and up

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,259 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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        Directions to brandywine-trail trailhead (40.065340, -75.729760)

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        Routes with this trail

        32
        Sampler Size
        15 miles • 1,368 ft • 27 • Loop •
        A taste of both the South-East and the North West-Side, starting from the Dorland Mills (Cheater) lot.
        4
        Marsh Creek West 5 miler Hike
        5 miles • 561 ft • 28 • Loop •
        Intermediate 5 mile loop with mostly wooded area and some rocky terrain.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brandywine Trail

        ▼ Where is Brandywine Trail located?
        Brandywine Trail is located in Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Marsh Creek State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.06534, -75.72976.
        ▼ How hard is Brandywine Trail?
        Brandywine Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brandywine Trail?
        Brandywine Trail has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 365 ft to 444 ft.
        ▼ Is Brandywine Trail a point to point trail?
        Brandywine Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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