CAMP HILL BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Half-Day Descent: Dark Hollow’s Technical Singletrack and Reservoir Loop
A four-hour, tunable mountain-bike sampler in Camp Hill that drops from the mountaintop down technical singletrack to a reservoir and returns via pine forest and flowy downhill options.
Half-Day Descent: Dark Hollow’s Technical Singletrack and Reservoir Loop.
The Dark Hollow Tour is a great half-day sampler that begins at the top of the mountain and threads technical singletrack down to a gorgeous reservoir. Riders follow the water’s edge through a stand of pine, climb briefly back to the ridge, then choose among flowy downhill lines to finish — a compact loop that can be lengthened with add-ons or shortened with bailout options.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Technical top-to-bottom singletrack
The ride starts at the mountaintop and descends on technical singletrack, providing a concentrated dose of trail challenges before opening out to more mellow terrain.
Reservoir and pine forest run
Mid-ride the trail reaches a gorgeous reservoir and then meanders along the water through a beautiful pine forest — a contrasting, quieter stretch between the technical descents.
Flowy finish with add-ons and bailouts
After a short climb back to the top, the route continues down a flowy downhill with a choice of trails to finish; the base ride is about 12 miles with 1,600 ft of ascent and can be adjusted with add-on options or shortened via bailout routes.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Over four hours the tour compresses a variety of mountain-bike terrain into a single outing: a technical initial descent, a measured stretch alongside a reservoir through pine, a short climb back up, and a flowy downhill finish where riders can select lines that match their appetite for challenge. The base circuit covers roughly 12 miles with 1,600 feet of vertical ascent and is designed to be adjusted to rider ability.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should opt for alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You receive a swag bag which includes nutrition and goodies; the free tour version will include snacks and beverages.
Nutrition and snacks are provided as part of the swag bag or free-tour provisions; riders should plan accordingly for on-trail fueling needs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Dark Hollow Tour?
The tour runs four hours.
How far is the ride and what is the elevation change?
The base ride is about 12 miles with 1,600 ft of vertical ascent.
What does the tour include?
Participants receive a swag bag that includes nutrition and goodies; the free tour includes snacks and beverages.
Can the route be shortened or lengthened?
Yes — the ride can be adjusted to meet rider ability, there are many add-on options for extra distance or challenge, and bailout options exist to shorten the ride if needed.
What kind of terrain does the tour cover?
The route begins with technical singletrack descending to a reservoir, follows meandering trail through a pine forest, includes a short climb back up, and finishes on a flowy downhill with multiple trail choices.
Who operates the Dark Hollow Tour?
The tour is operated by Michaux MTB.