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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.
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time1 hr 43 min
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Altitude min94 ft
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Altitude start120 ft
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Altitude end118 ft
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Climb883 ft
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Descent-884 ft
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Grade max-29.4%
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Grade min54.5%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,831 ft
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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