Smeagol (ALT Trail) – Harmony Hill Covered Bridge loop from Downingtown

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Smeagol (ALT Trail) – Harmony Hill Covered Bridge loop from Downingtown

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7,708

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Smeagol (ALT Trail) – Harmony Hill Covered Bridge loop from Downingtown

01:42

19.8km

320m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.7 km for 143 m

After 17.0 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.42 km

Smeagol (ALT Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Smeagol, also listed as the ALT Trail, is a green-rated trail that follows the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek through some wooded areas. This trail can get busier but …

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9.23 km

Sugar's Bridge Nature Area

Nature Reserve

10.3 km

M. John Johnson Nature Area

Nature Reserve

11.7 km

Harmony Hill Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is assessable from a grade separated multi-use path and is also on a decent cycling road as well.

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11.7 km

Gibson's Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge, also known as Harmony Hill Bridge, is a 78-foot-long structure constructed in 1872. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. Crossing the …

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18.9 km

Johnsontown Park

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Johnsontown Park is a small park on the banks of the Brandywine Creek. There is a walking path that cuts through the park, and it links up to the Brandywine Creek Trail.

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