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2,746 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:06:19
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
131 ft
Altitude min
208 ft
Altitude max
152 ft
Altitude start
207 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
24.3%
Grade min
1,224 ft
Distance climb
620 ft
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:06:19
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Whitman Sampler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairmount Park (Belmont Plateau)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94331 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111295 in Trail Running
    • #132321 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Extremely technical with lots of twists and turns, as well as extremely steep punchy uphills. You'll feel like you're going in circles.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Whitman Sampler

        ▼ Where is Whitman Sampler located?
        Whitman Sampler 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 39.99416, -75.20728.
        ▼ How hard is Whitman Sampler?
        Whitman Sampler is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Whitman Sampler?
        Whitman Sampler has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 131 ft to 208 ft.
        ▼ How long is Whitman Sampler?
        Whitman Sampler is 2,746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Whitman Sampler?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Whitman Sampler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Whitman Sampler?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Whitman Sampler are:
        • July (27 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
        • September (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Whitman Sampler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Whitman Sampler are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Whitman Sampler?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Whitman Sampler. The trail is 2,746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Whitman Sampler?
        Whitman Sampler is a very popular trail. There have been 2,039 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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