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1,247 ft
Distance
134 ft
Climb
00:04:37
Avg time
134 ft
Altitude change
123 ft
Altitude min
257 ft
Altitude max
123 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
10.8%
Grade
2.8%
Grade max
31%
Grade min
1,247 ft
Distance climb
00:04:37
Avg time

7mph Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • AKA
    Gnarly Down
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12125 in Trail Running
    • #28386 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 7mph

        Where is 7mph located?
        7mph is located in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Wissahickon Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.05706, -75.21888.
        How hard is 7mph?
        7mph is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for 7mph?
        7mph has 134 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 123 ft to 257 ft.
        Is 7mph a point to point trail?
        7mph is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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