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1,558 ft
Distance
-178 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-178 ft
Altitude change
361 ft
Altitude min
539 ft
Altitude max
539 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,463 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Pirate Jet Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Birdsboro Preserve
    Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
  • AKA
    Pirate Jet Lower
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26032 in E-Biking
    • #137740 in Trail Running
    • #89718 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Birdsboro Municipal Authority

A fast trail with a couple of rock jumps, a gap jump, and ending with a tough rock garden. There is a go-around on the left side of the gap jump and jump directly after. Shout-out to my 6 year-old who helped with the construction and digging of the trail.

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The last downhill of the trail makes a hard left turn in to some gnarly rocks, be aware!

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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        Directions to pirate-jet trailhead (40.250150, -75.830530)

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        Pirate Jet 2.5
        0:26 | 154 | Dec 9, 2024 , Birdsboro
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        2:07 | 100 | Nov 6, 2024 , Birdsboro
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        0:52 | 257 | Oct 5, 2023 , Birdsboro

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pirate Jet

        ▼ Where is Pirate Jet located?
        Pirate Jet is located in Birdsboro Preserve, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Birdsboro Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.25015, -75.83053.
        ▼ How hard is Pirate Jet?
        Pirate Jet is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pirate Jet?
        The trail has 54 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 110 m to 164 m.
        ▼ Is Pirate Jet a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pirate Jet is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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