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3,146 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:05:41
Avg time
-114 ft
Altitude change
45 ft
Altitude min
201 ft
Altitude max
159 ft
Altitude start
46 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-46.2%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1,322 ft
Distance climb
1,739 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:05:41
Avg time

Hermit Cave Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #17113 in Hiking [+]
    • #14988 in Trail Running
    • #26348 in Horseback
    • #22217 in Snowshoeing
    • #8365 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #27035 in Nordic Skiing
    • #13208 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #293 in Hiking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #337 in Trail Running
    • #399 in Horseback
    • #320 in Snowshoeing
    • #28 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #276 in Nordic Skiing
    • #191 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

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Hermit Cave is a 3,146 ft popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road trail located near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Highlights include a cave. This hike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 72 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hermit Cave located?
      Hermit Cave 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 40.02381, -75.19946.
      ▼ How hard is Hermit Cave?
      Hermit Cave is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hermit Cave?
      Hermit Cave has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 45 ft to 201 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hermit Cave?
      Hermit Cave is 3,146 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hermit Cave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hermit Cave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hermit Cave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hermit Cave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Hermit Cave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to hike Hermit Cave. The trail is 3,146 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hermit Cave?
      Hermit Cave is a very popular trail. There have been 5,326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,370 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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