 Park Activities
Wissahickon Valley Park, with its steep, wooded hillsides and the refreshing coolness of the creek winding through this ancient gorge, is a magnet for all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts.
More than 50 miles of often-rugged trails challenge
hikers,
mountain bikers
and equestrians
while the wide, flat Forbidden Drive is a favorite of
joggers and runners.
The creek, which is fed with trout each spring, is a lure for
fisherman
and the entire forest is teeming with birds that delight
birdwatchers.
The unsurpassed beauty of the seven-mile long gorge draws
photographers
and painters seeking to capture this beauty on film or on canvas. And, remarkably, they are able to do so in relative
safety
in a Park that is situated within the fifth largest city in the country.
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