more stats
4.2 miles
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:18:51
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
18 ft
Altitude min
47 ft
Altitude max
47 ft
Altitude start
43 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:18:51
Avg time

MLK Drive Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Lighting
    Yes

Paved path along MLK Drive from the Art Museum to Falls Bridge

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlyLit / night riding
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MLK Drive Path located?
      MLK Drive Path 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 40.00765, -75.1978.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MLK Drive Path?
      MLK Drive Path has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 18 ft to 47 ft.
      ▼ Is MLK Drive Path a point to point trail?
      MLK Drive Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is MLK Drive Path?
      MLK Drive Path is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MLK Drive Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MLK Drive Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MLK Drive Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MLK Drive Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MLK Drive Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride MLK Drive Path. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MLK Drive Path?
      MLK Drive Path is a very popular trail. There have been 2,867 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,992 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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