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Fairmount Park Forbidden Drive

Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania Mountain Bike Trails

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Fairmount Park Forbidden Drive - Chestnut Hill Pennsylvania Mountain Bike Trails

This is a great beginner ride that's suitable for the entire family. Your ride starts from the parking area on Bells Mills Road and takes the gentile gravel road down to Lincoln Drive and back. There are numerous sights and many places to stop along Wissahickon Creek, so pack a lunch, bring the family, and enjoy one of Philadelphia's most beautiful areas. Terrain: An easy gravel path that follows Forbidden Drive along Wissahickon Creek.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Mountain Biking
Nearby City: Chestnut Hill
Length: 10 total miles
Elevation Gain: 537 feet
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Easy, with no technical difficulties
Duration: 2 hours
Season: Year-round
Trailhead Elevation: 180 feet
Top Elevation: 180 feet
Local Contacts: Fairmount Park Rangers, 215-685-2172
Local Maps: USGS Germantown, PA; Fairmount Park Commission / Wissahickon Trail System map - general map available from the park office for $2; more detailed map available at Valley Green Inn for $5.
Topo Map: Fairmount Park Forbidden Drive Topographic Map
Guide Book: Mountain Biking the Greater Philadelphia Area Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Recent Trail Reviews

adelcasale Rating:
Date of Trip: 9/12/2009
0 Props
I coupled this with the East-West River Drive ride. Path is shaded. For a…
Darbar Rating:
Date of Trip: 8/20/2009
0 Props
Perfect trail for a family bike ride with loads of things to explore. The…

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Mountain Biking the Greater Philadelphia Area
Mountain Biking the Greater Philadelphia Area

by Bob D'Antonio (Falcon Publishing)

Philadelphia, known as the city of brotherly love, is the focal point for some of the best mountain…

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