Pennypack Trail
Pennypack Park is truly a gem in Philadelphia. Its 1,600 acres is ripe with trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Even on weekends, the park is so vast that it is possible to see ne'er a soul for mil... rockclimbing.com
Fairmount Park
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 m... trails.com
Wissahickon Valley Park (Forbidden Drive)
Wissahickon Valley Park Trail (Forbidden Drive) follows the creek of the same name through the entire length of the park. The ominous sounding Forbidden Drive was so named because in the 1920s cars were banned from it. Tod... trailpeak.com
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum is located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport. The refuge was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to protect the la... recreation.gov
Wissahickon Gorge North Loop, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
Every mountain biker in the Philadelphia area should get involved with the Fairmount Park Commission to help keep access to the trails in the area secure for mountain bikers. This section of the park has some of the finest mo... trails.com
John Heinz Wildlife Preserve
Main trail is gravel road loop approximately 8 mi's. with branches up to 20 mi's. Wide open but is multi-use trail Wildlife sanctuary laws apply. Be very mindful and do not leave or take traces. Some narrow paths but be... singletracks.com
Blue Diamond Trail
I reccomend Blue diamond route as it's the easiest. Road continually changes making good practice with variety of asphalt, gravel, dirt, and plain old root earth. Great scenery, historical buildings. You'll notice a hor... singletracks.com
Dongi
Its pretty awesome back there. There are a lot of steepb Downhills and creek crossings. There id=s ome ladder bridges. Moto xers , bmxers and paintballers also frequent the area. Just be respectful and you wont have a p... singletracks.com
Wissahickon South, Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania
The scenic Wissahickon Gorge, part of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park system, is a natural open oasis surrounded by an ever-swelling urban sprawl. First inhabited by Lenni-Lenape Indians, then Quakers and German immigrants, the... trails.com
Wicked Wissahickon Valley, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
This is a stellar ride that offers some nice singletrack in the heart of the city. Proximity to the city has both advantages and disadvantages. Food, fuel, lodging, and nightlife are in abundance. Security can sometimes be a ... trails.com
Impoundment Trail, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Show your kids what a freshwater marsh looks like in this 1,200-acre wildlife preserve located within the Philadelphia city limits. The trails are easy and wide, the birds plentiful, and it is uncrowded, considering its locat... trails.com
Belmont
Awesome trail in the vicinity of Philadelphia, its about 1.5 miles from the Art Museum and makes for a great after work ride. Its easy to get lost there so, especially in summer so its good to with someone who knows it,... singletracks.com
Gloucester County College
6 Hard courts(outdoor, private) No lights, no backboard trailpeak.com
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Perhaps the most famous military encampment in American history, Valley Forge housed the Continental Army in the winter of 1777-1778, and over 2,000 soldiers died from disease and hardship. stepintohistory.com
Bonner Park
On the right side (west) over the bridge, it's fairly innocuous. About a mile of trail, fairly flat. Some log-overs, mud, small creek crossings, riding between Chester Creek and the old Penn Central railroad. On the lef... singletracks.com
Okehocking Preserve
This park was the first indian land grant in the country and has been a local secret for some time, so bikers please be respectful (PLEASE READ THE SIGN NEAR PARKING AREA). It's a twp. park composed partly of private pr... singletracks.com