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892 ft
Distance
-61 ft
Descent
00:00:57
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
177 ft
Altitude max
177 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
643 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:00:57
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Hostel Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #66107 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80425 in Trail Running
    • #282117 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Can be ridden in either direction but is more fun as a descent. The trail parallels I-76 and takes you from the hostel down to the old trolley bed. A few small log drops and rooty sections add some fun tech to the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 549 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hostel Drop

        ▼ Where is Hostel Drop located?
        Hostel Drop 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 40.00462, -75.19674.
        ▼ How hard is Hostel Drop?
        Hostel Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hostel Drop?
        The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 36 m to 54 m.
        ▼ Is Hostel Drop a point to point trail?
        Hostel Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hostel Drop?
        Hostel Drop is 272.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hostel Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hostel Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hostel Drop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hostel Drop are:
        • May (76 activities)
        • July (39 activities)
        • June (30 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hostel Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hostel Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hostel Drop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hostel Drop. The trail is 272.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hostel Drop?
        Hostel Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,814 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,618 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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