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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaFairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 81 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 445 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to brass-monkey trailhead
(39.991990, -75.205550)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 810 ft • 31 • Loop •
Belmont Loop. Covers most of the intermediate trails
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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.
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How hard is Brass Monkey?
Brass Monkey is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
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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.
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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.
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