more stats
1,470 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
324 ft
Altitude min
343 ft
Altitude max
326 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Friends Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92645 in E-Biking
    • #425685 in Trail Running
    • #133409 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #762 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #339 in E-Biking
    • #6,436 in Trail Running
    • #2,472 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
  • OSM Way
    #1379174214

New extension of Friends Loop just added by Friends of the Cresheim Trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Friends Loop located?
      Friends Loop 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 40.06783, -75.19505.
      ▼ How hard is Friends Loop?
      Friends Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Friends Loop?
      Friends Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 324 ft to 343 ft.
      ▼ How long is Friends Loop?
      Friends Loop is 1,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Friends Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Friends Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Friends Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Friends Loop are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Friends Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Friends Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Friends Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Friends Loop. The trail is 1,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Friends Loop?
      Friends Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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