Working Class Loop route

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Name: Working Class Loop
Address: Philadelphia, PA
Rating: 3

near Philadelphia, PA

6.5 miles

Distance

883 ft

Climb

-884 ft

Descent

352 ft

High Point

-1 ft

Altitude change

94 ft

Altitude min

120 ft

Altitude start

118 ft

Altitude end

-29.4%

Grade max

54.5%

Grade min

3 miles

Distance climb

3 miles

Distance down

2,831 ft

Distance flat

Great express loop around the Wiss, for those that can't get in the full 11-mile ride. Perfect for before work dawn-patrol or post-work evening rides (takes about/less than an hour). Some of the best singletrack flow, rowdy descents (and yeah, climbs I guess) the Wiss has to offer on a condensed schedule.

Starts/ends at the Bells Mill Rd. lot, could also be ran from the Valley Green Rd. lot as that is the crossover point.

From the Bells Mill Rd. lot, make a left on Forbidden Dr. followed by your second right onto the trail. You'll be greeted by one of the worst climbs at the Wiss, but quickly rewarded by singletrack flow and gravity awesomeness that is Meadows. Be sure to make a right at the fork during the climb to stay on the Yellow Trail.

Follows yellow to Valley Green, using 7MPH to bail to Forbidden. Cross over the creek using the bridge on Valley Green, then enter back into the woods heading back towards the start. This will follow the White Trail back to Bells Mill. Be prepared for some rocky descents and climbs going back. Ends at the Whoops, which will spit you out right at Bells Mill.

Loop can be done either way. I prefer the descents you get when starting on the Yellow Trail, but either way is still a great ride. Riding opposite (starting on White) will yield a few gnarly, rocky downhill features on Indian & VG to Rex that you'd otherwise climb up. May want to sub 7MPH for Widow Maker if you do this in reverse.

Detailed Description

Working Class Loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 883 ft with a max elevation of 352 ft then descends -884 ft.

Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jun 13, 2026)

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Distance

7 miles
Avg time

1 hr 43 min
Altitude min

94 ft
Altitude start

120 ft
Altitude end

118 ft
Climb

883 ft
Descent

-884 ft
Grade max

-29.4%
Grade min

54.5%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

2,831 ft

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Monster to Meadows

Yellow Trail - Twisty-Turney to Summit

White Trail - Valley Green Road to Rex

White Trail - Rex to Thomas Mill

Riding area

Wissahickon Valley Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

1

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trail	date	description
Monster to Meadows	Jun 13, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/New_York) Jun 13, 2026
Yellow Trail - Twisty-Turney to Summit	Jun 13, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/New_York) Jun 13, 2026	Another big tree down. Had to go around it by going into the creek. Fortunately, there are more than enough stepping stones to keep feet dry.
White Trail - Valley Green Road to Rex	Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/New_York) Jun 9, 2026
White Trail - Rex to Thomas Mill	Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/New_York) Jun 9, 2026
Connector	Jun 9, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/New_York) Jun 9, 2026