more stats
1,572 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
293 ft
Altitude min
334 ft
Altitude max
293 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-32.4%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
932 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time

Stairstepper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #46594 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105441 in E-Biking
    • #408463 in Trail Running
    • #326567 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #594 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #487 in E-Biking
    • #6,284 in Trail Running
    • #5,592 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

Short loop with a technical set of stairs with tight turns that require trials skills.

Tags
StairsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stairstepper located?
      Stairstepper 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 40.06667, -75.1963.
      ▼ How hard is Stairstepper?
      Stairstepper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stairstepper?
      Stairstepper has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 293 ft to 334 ft.
      ▼ How long is Stairstepper?
      Stairstepper is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stairstepper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stairstepper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stairstepper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Stairstepper are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Stairstepper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stairstepper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stairstepper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stairstepper. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stairstepper?
      Stairstepper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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