more stats
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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122833 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129818 in E-Biking
    • #25513 in Trail Running
    • #89515 in Hiking
    • #17742 in Adaptive Biking
    • #14232 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,752 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #814 in E-Biking
    • #568 in Trail Running
    • #1,540 in Hiking
    • #149 in Adaptive Biking
    • #222 in Gravel Biking
  • 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.

Tags
Loose
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 7mph?
      7mph is 1,247 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 7mph?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 7mph. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 7mph? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 7mph are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 7mph?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride 7mph. The trail is 1,247 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 7mph?
      7mph is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,593 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,730 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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