1,247 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
00:04:37
Avg time

7mph Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • AKA
    Gnarly Down
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #45702 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17359 in Trail Running
    • #13710 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

Steep, loose rock, roots and erosion add up to a gnarly downhill that will keep you on your brakes. One of the best lungbuster techy uphills too.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for 7mph multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    134 ft
  • Altitude min
    123 ft
  • Altitude max
    257 ft
  • Altitude start
    123 ft
  • Altitude end
    256 ft
  • Grade
    10.8%
  • Grade max
    2.8%
  • Grade min
    31%
  • Distance climb
    1,247 ft
  • Avg time
    00:04:37
  • Avg reverse time
    00:01:39
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on Mar 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
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      7mph Trail Reports

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      Mar 8, 2025 @ 3:49pm
      Mar 8, 2025
      Jan 15, 2025 @ 12:15pm
      Jan 15, 2025
      		 Bottom is mostly frozen dirt, still some packed snow at the top half but grip is good.
      Jan 9, 2025 @ 3:49pm
      Jan 9, 2025
      		 It's gotten more traffic and there are a couple packed lines
      Jan 8, 2025 @ 4:34pm
      Jan 8, 2025
      		 Warmer temps coming afternoon of Thurs. 1/9, so this report will age quickly.
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 3:26pm
      Jan 7, 2025
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      6 Months
      • 7 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
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      • 169 rides
      • Last: Mar 16, 2025

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