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2,936 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
173 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
233 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-8%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
2,136 ft
Distance down
440 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
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Crossbow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98913 in Trail Running
    • #81916 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    No
  • OSM Way
    #477379748

The trail with the most flow in all of Belmont for sure. Some jumps and balance logs, sharp turns and punchy uphills in some places.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 690 rides
  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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Avg: 4.07 (6 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

        18
        Newschool Belmont Flow
        9 miles • 650 ft • 41 • Loop •
        Fun loop of Belmont that hits most of the newer flow trails.
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        BHOLE
        8 miles • 475 ft • 38 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crossbow

        ▼ Where is Crossbow located?
        Crossbow 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 39.99015, -75.21989.
        ▼ How hard is Crossbow?
        Crossbow is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crossbow?
        Crossbow has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 173 ft to 233 ft.
        ▼ How long is Crossbow?
        Crossbow is 2,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crossbow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crossbow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crossbow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crossbow are:
        • July (65 activities)
        • October (55 activities)
        • June (52 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Crossbow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crossbow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Crossbow?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Crossbow. The trail is 2,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Crossbow?
        Crossbow is a very popular trail. There have been 6,235 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,716 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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