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

02:57

47.7km

740m

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: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.2 km

Penn's View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint give you a great panorama of the area and Penn's Creek running through the valley.

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25.9 km

Ingleby View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great overlook across some sprawling hills and the community of Ingleby.

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28.9 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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29.1 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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34.8 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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34.9 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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44.3 km

Poe Valley State Park Forest Trail

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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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44.8 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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47.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

780 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

16.6 km

11.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

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Monday 24 August

21°C

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21 %

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

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Ingleby View

Poe Paddy State Park Campground

Poe Paddy State Park

Poe Lake

Poe Valley State Park

Poe Valley State Park Forest Trail

Sand Mountain Road

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