more stats
2,041 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
91 ft
Altitude min
117 ft
Altitude max
92 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
22.8%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance climb
584 ft
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:03:34
Avg time

West Arch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pennypack Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #232560 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #377771 in Trail Running
    • #132248 in Hiking
    • #22323 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,827 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #6,055 in Trail Running
    • #2,437 in Hiking
    • #301 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

West Arch is a 2,041 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 35 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 314 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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      THIS TRAIL IS KNOWN AS PART OF THE "DOUBLE ARCHES" by it's creator. Please correct as it has caused confusion.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Arch located?
      West Arch is located in Pennypack Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pennypack Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.08672, -75.05774.
      ▼ How hard is West Arch?
      West Arch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Arch?
      West Arch has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 91 ft to 117 ft.
      ▼ Is West Arch a point to point trail?
      West Arch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is West Arch?
      West Arch is 2,041 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Arch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Arch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride West Arch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride West Arch are:
      • October (34 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access West Arch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Arch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride West Arch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride West Arch. The trail is 2,041 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is West Arch?
      West Arch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,088 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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