more stats
1,201 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:02:32
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
104 ft
Altitude min
126 ft
Altitude max
107 ft
Altitude start
125 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
9.5%
Grade min
728 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:02:32
Avg time

Brass Monkey Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #73641 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89966 in Trail Running
    • #300273 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

On the easier side of a blue with some roots but no huge logs. A short connector trail that is fun ridden in both directions. There is one tricky creek crossing with roots that is the most technical part.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 110 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 490 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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on Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brass Monkey located?
      Brass Monkey is located in Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.99199, -75.20555.
      ▼ How hard is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 104 ft to 126 ft.
      ▼ Is Brass Monkey a point to point trail?
      Brass Monkey is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is 1,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brass Monkey?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brass Monkey. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brass Monkey?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brass Monkey are:
      • June (38 activities)
      • August (38 activities)
      • March (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Brass Monkey? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brass Monkey are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brass Monkey?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Brass Monkey. The trail is 1,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brass Monkey?
      Brass Monkey is a very popular trail. There have been 3,174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,843 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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