Upcoming Events       

Trail Ambassador Walks

Tour of Hermit’s Glen

Sunday, June 21 1PM and 5PM.

Monday, June 22 5PM

Tuesday, June 23 5PM

Wednesday, June 24 5PM

A guided tour of the Hermit's Glen from June 21, the summer solstice, through June 24, the feast day of St. John the Baptist, the holiest day to the hermits. Tour will include the Kelpius Cave, Hermitage Mansion, Lauriston Cottage site, Lover's Leap, Henry Avenue Bridge, and the Ridge of the Wissahickon. Meet at the Kelpius Community marker on Hermit Lane between Barnes St. and Henry Ave. for this 1 hour, 40 minute hike led by Nick Bucci. Wear good shoes and bring a hiking stick. Some rough and steep terrain. Contact Nick Bucci, 484-213-4802.

 Ecology of the Wissahickon Gorge with Scott Quitel. Saturday, June 27, 9:30 am to 12. A hike focusing on the major plant communities, geology, wildlife, and hydrology of the Wissahickon gorge. Meet at the White Trail trailhead near the intersection where Hortter Street and Park Line Drive meet. Areas covered will include upper gorge sections along the White Trail and lower sections along the Orange Trail. Interesting rock formations, plant life, wildlife habitat, and stream sections and overall awesome scenery will be encountered and discussed. Differences between the upper gorge and lower gorge will also be noted. A moderately strenuous ~2.5-mile hike. Water is advised. Contact: Scott Quitel, 215-802-7648 / squitel@comcast.net.

Meanderings in the Wissahickon with Shelly Brick.. Come enjoy our park and talk stories. On our hike we will try not to retrace our footsteps! Children ages 6 and up are welcome, but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. W alk will last 1 ½ to 2 hours. Pace will be set by the group. Contact Shelly at shellybrick@verizon.net.

Saturday, July 11, 2 pm, Springside/Hartwell Lane Gate, 19118

Saurday, August 1, 3 pm, Chestnut Hill Ave Lot/Entrance, 19118

Saturday, August 29, 2 pm, Intersection of Livezey Lane/Allens Lane, 19119

Wissahickon Geology with Sarah West. Saturday, July 25, 9:30- 11:00 am. Meet at Valley Green Inn. This rock-talk and field trip is suitable for children over ten accompanied by an adult. We will discuss the possible Precambrian formation of the Wissahickon rocks, learn to identify five different types, and then look at the rocks on the east side of the creek from the Valley Green Bridge south toward Devil’s pool. Heavy rain cancels. For further information contact WestSarah@aol.com