Hidden Palaces, Thatched Roofed Huts, Fingerspan, The French Village & More

3-3.5 hours, 7-8 miles, some hills, great trails

We'll hike trails along the Wissahickon and exit several places to view hidden palaces and thatched roof huts in nearby neighborhoods. We'll pass the Billy Penn Statue on Mom Rinker's Rock, the Monastery and Monastery Horse Farm, walk the Fingerspan Bridge which was lowered into place by helicopter, pass the Livesey House, the French Village and hike in some really cool trails. There is also a pond where we might find some frogs. Once the frogs jumped out of the pond to greet us. Doubt if that will happen again.

GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2026), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (Sidney Goldstein 215 247-4459). Please text me after you donate so I can properly give you credit. Thanks. The yearly donation goes down to $15 in July; to $10 in Sept-Nov; Dec new year.