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1,427 ft
Distance
107 ft
Climb
00:05:39
Avg time
107 ft
Altitude change
122 ft
Altitude min
229 ft
Altitude max
122 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
7.5%
Grade
18%
Grade min
1,302 ft
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance flat
00:05:39
Avg time

Monster to Meadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71768 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27529 in Trail Running
    • #9833 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

The "monster" starts at Bells Mills road and takes you up to the meadows. One of the hardest climbs at Wissahickon, with rock waterbars and steep grades.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to monster-to-meadows trailhead (40.078740, -75.225790)

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        Wissahickon MTB Guide EP 1.2 : Monster to...
        0:52 | 109 | Jun 24, 2024 , Philadelphia
        Wissahickon MTB Guide EP 1.1 : Monster to...
        2:18 | 63 | Jun 24, 2024 , Philadelphia

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        The Wiss with Fiss, Phil and Dave
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        Yellow Trail | 7.89 Miles | Average width 3 feet; Max obstacle height 24 inches | Average Grade: 9% Single...
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        Working Class Loop
        ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 883 ft • 6 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Monster to Meadows

        ▼ Where is Monster to Meadows located?
        Monster to Meadows 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 40.07874, -75.22579.
        ▼ How hard is Monster to Meadows?
        Monster to Meadows is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monster to Meadows?
        Monster to Meadows has 107 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 122 ft to 229 ft.
        ▼ Is Monster to Meadows a point to point trail?
        Monster to Meadows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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