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Poe Lake – Poe Valley State Park loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

Poe Lake – Poe Valley State Park loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

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4.9

(8699)

8,700

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Poe Lake – Poe Valley State Park loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

03:55

58.3km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Penns Creek Wild Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.29 km

Sand Mountain Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sand Mountain Road is a double track gravel road that runs the length of Poe Valley State Park. As such, it connects to many of the trails within the park …

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3.41 km

Poe Valley State Park Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Poe Valley State Park spans 620 acres and showcases various bodies of water, including Poe Lake and Tea Kettle Pond, along with several mountain peaks. The park is a favored camping destination if you want to explore a little longer.

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39.2 km

Poe Paddy State Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This small state parks sits at the confluence of Penns Creek and Big Poe Creek. There's a campsite, restrooms, water, and a number of trails to access. It's a good …

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39.4 km

Railroad Bed Historical Marker

Highlight • Historical Site

39.5 km

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

This campground has tent spots and public restrooms. It is also a good spot to fill up water before a ride.

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45.3 km

Poe Lake

Highlight • Lake

Poe Valley State Park is home to a tranquil 25-acre pond, offering a peaceful spot to take a break or enjoy a ride. A path encircles most of the lake, …

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45.4 km

Poe Valley State Park

Highlight • Lake

From where you park the car and begin the ride to here at Poe Valley is 7 1/2 miles. Mostly flat and slightly uphill, until the last mile into the …

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58.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.6 km

441 m

251 m

Surfaces

46.5 km

9.53 km

1.79 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Poe Lake – Poe Valley State Park loop from Sand Mountain Trailhead

Sand Mountain Road

Poe Valley State Park Forest Trail

Poe Paddy State Park

Railroad Bed Historical Marker

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

Poe Lake

Poe Valley State Park

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