more stats
299 ft
Distance
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:36
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
289 ft
Altitude min
311 ft
Altitude max
311 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-7.2%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:00:36
Avg time

Short Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28060 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125269 in Trail Running
    • #86569 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

Figure out the 3 ways to hit the big rock and win a prize Going around doesn't count.
Then hit the berm or go right over it and onto the landing pad.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 98 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Sep 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Short Loop

      ▼ Where is Short Loop located?
      Short 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 Short Loop?
      Short Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Loop?
      The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 289 ft to 311 ft.
      ▼ Is Short Loop a point to point trail?
      Short Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is 299 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Loop are:
      • April (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Short Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Short Loop. The trail is 299 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Short Loop?
      Short Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 901 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,022 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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