more stats
1,362 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:02:08
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
274 ft
Altitude min
330 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
276 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-17.1%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
673 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time

Grotto Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17670 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117978 in E-Biking
    • #333800 in Trail Running
    • #142680 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #187 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #655 in E-Biking
    • #5,178 in Trail Running
    • #2,697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

Fun and playful loop has a small jump and a couple of rock drops. Can get very overgrown in summer near the grotto entrance.

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DropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 161 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grotto Loop located?
      Grotto 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 40.06463, -75.19811.
      ▼ How hard is Grotto Loop?
      Grotto Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grotto Loop?
      Grotto Loop has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 274 ft to 330 ft.
      ▼ Is Grotto Loop a point to point trail?
      Grotto Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Grotto Loop?
      Grotto Loop is 1,362 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grotto Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grotto Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Grotto Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Grotto Loop are:
      • April (13 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • November (13 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Grotto Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grotto Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grotto Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Grotto Loop. The trail is 1,362 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grotto Loop?
      Grotto Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,874 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,808 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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