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4,960 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:09:56
Avg time
27 ft
Altitude change
2,681 ft
Altitude min
2,720 ft
Altitude max
2,681 ft
Altitude start
2,708 ft
Altitude end
0.541%
Grade
-12.264%
Grade max
4.021%
Grade min
3,378 ft
Distance climb
1,267 ft
Distance down
314 ft
Distance flat
00:09:56
Avg time
Silvermine Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLaurel Mountain
Ligonier, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerForbes State Forest
Extending beyond the former gas well at the end of the northern segment of Silvermine, the southern segment changes from dirt road to singletrack. Grade changes are gradual but surface conditions vary abruptly. The most severe rock garden extends either side of the Hemlock intersection and a couple lesser ones are scattered along the trail.
Isolated rounded embedded boulders are encountered all along with a longer stretch of low rounded boulders north of the Hemlock intersection. Other segments are smooth and flowy. Overall average difficulty would be intermediate. Watch for several optional log and/or rock obstacles along the sides of the trail. A less apparent one is just beyond the top of the rise past the Black Bear intersection.
Access Info
Due to the nature of the soil and the ridge top location these trails should be avoided after it has recently rained. This a also a great place to cross country ski in the winter since the Laurel Ridge gets more snow than anywhere else Trails are closed to biking during snow cover. See www.paccsa.org/lrwebcam for webcam.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 165 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(40.138510, -79.173490)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silvermine
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Where is Silvermine located?
Silvermine is located in Laurel Mountain, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Laurel Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.13851, -79.17349.
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How hard is Silvermine?
Silvermine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.541%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Silvermine?
Silvermine has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,681 ft to 2,720 ft.
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Is Silvermine a point to point trail?
Silvermine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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