20s/30s Scenic 7 mile Hike Along the Wissahickon

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Sharon Yates, Patty Sullivan, Lisa Lombardo
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001M50T
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Yes! There is great hiking within city limits! Join us for a scenic, moderate-paced hike spanning 6.5 to 7 miles through the northernmost section of Wissahickon Valley Park. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 3 to 3.5 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections (rocks, tree roots, etc.); total elevation gain will be around 800 – 1,000 feet. Our journey will take us on trails on both sides of Wissahickon Creek offering great scenery!

We will begin with a short walk on Forbidden Drive before climbing uphill to loop through Houston Meadow. Our hike will continue across the Wissahickon Creek at the Rex Avenue Bridge and include points of interest such as the historic Teedyuscung Statue, and the iconic Thomas Mill Covered Bridge. Our hike will end on the Forest Loop. We will stop periodically, especially at the tops of hills if some go up faster than others, so that we all continue on the same hike.

Meet at the western trailhead of Forbidden Drive located at 200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 , GPS coordinates: (40.08400, -75.23276)
Restrooms available at the trailhead. Parking is available at the Northwestern Avenue parking area. Additional parking can be found at the Andorra Upper Lot at the Wissahickon Environmental Center via the Northwestern Ave and Henry Ave intersection.

Bring water, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), and sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots work well). There may be an optional post hike visit to a local cafe. No dogs. If the hike is canceled, such as due to weather, we plan to announce this at least two hours in advance.

This trip is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip. Participation is limited to those who identify with this age group. If you have questions about eligibility or the nature of this trip, please contact the trip leader(s)

Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!