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2,884 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
220 ft
Altitude min
264 ft
Altitude max
220 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,706 ft
Distance climb
787 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time
Summit Bypass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWissahickon Valley Park
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2017
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Land OwnerPhiladelphia Parks and Recreation
New trail bypasses the Gravel double track to Summit Ave. Heading south from the intersection with the gravel climb up to Summit Avenue the trail is mostly flat, after you pass a large open clearing, there is a short steep descent followed by a stream crossing. The trail comes to a t-intersection, go left to follow the main trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 7 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 357 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 1,992 rides
- Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Directions to summit-bypass trailhead
(40.062670, -75.224470)
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Oct 21, 2025 , Philadelphia
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3:14 |
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Jul 3, 2024 , Philadelphia
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2:54 |
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Jul 3, 2024 , Philadelphia
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Nearby Trails
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- Gravel Climb To Summit 1,677 ft
- Creek Crossing To Summit 1,690 ft
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