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All Trails Challenge

Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is thrilled to announce that the All Trails Challenge (ATC) is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Explore all 50+ miles of trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park over the course of 10 weeks, hiking, biking, running, or horseback riding. Go beyond your usual routes and discover all that the Wissahickon has to offer, while also fundraising to support its care.

Join the challenge here!

Hike every mile, support every inch!

  • ATC inaugural hike and launch party – September 6 from 10 AM – 1 PM, Valley Green Inn
    • Come for the 1-mile hike, stay for snacks and drinks on the porch of the Valley Green Inn. Attendees who sign up for the Challenge at or before the Launch will receive a drink ticket and our special ATC starter pack, including our brand-new, updated pocket trail map, ATC passport, and a surprise piece of swag! Register here.
  • Last day to track your miles and hit your fundraising goal – November 6
    • Hit that mileage and fundraising goal for the chance to win some exciting prizes!

Who: Travel solo or with a team of friends and family—anyone can be a Challenger. Create a fundraising page, track your miles, and help spread the word. Form a team to cheer each other on and multiply your impact. No matter your pace or experience level, there’s a spot in the challenge for you!

What: The All Trails Challenge is your opportunity to explore all 50+ miles of trails in the park—on foot, bike, or horseback—while raising funds to protect and improve our urban wilderness.

When: September 2nd – November 6th (Member Start: August 26th). Not a member, but you’d like a head start? Become a member here today. We’ll send you a link to register on the day of our member start.

Where: Every inch of the Wissahickon Valley Park trail system! Which, admittedly, is quite large! But don’t worry, you’ll have help. Challengers will be getting a brand-new, updated pocket map, as well as a printable ATC passport for you to track your miles manually.

Why: Because the Wissahickon needs your help—and you can make a real impact. Every dollar you raise goes directly into improving the 50+ miles of trails you’ll explore. Take in the views from the newly installed Lida Way Pedestrian Bridge, stroll down Forbidden Drive past the WPA-era shed at Bluestone Bridge with its restored roof, and hike along freshly rerouted sections of the Orange and Yellow Trails, designed for long-term sustainability. Every step you take fuels projects like these and helps conserve Wissahickon Valley Park for future generations.

How: This year, tracking your progress is easier than ever with our printable ATC Passport for manual logging and Strava integration for automatic mile tracking. Join our weekly guided hikes led by FOW Trail Ambassadors to connect with fellow Challengers and explore hidden corners of the park together. Come every week, and you’ll be well on your way to completing the challenge—one beautiful mile at a time!

Get started…

  1. Gear Up: Create your fundraising page and lace up those boots!
  2. Rally Your Supporters: Share your fundraising page with friends, family, and fellow park lovers. Every dollar raised helps care for the trails you’ll explore—use our quick-start guide to make it easy!
  3. Choose Your Own Adventure: Hit the trails solo or join forces with friends and family. Not sure where to start? Try our suggested hikes or join our weekly guided hikes led by Trail Ambassadors (see below).
  4. Track Your Miles: Log your progress with your printable ATC Passport (ATC Passport Assembly Instructions) or connect Strava for automatic tracking.

Check out all of our ATC Hikes!

  1. Andorra Amble: Tuesday, September 2 at 6 PM—2.5 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive 
  2. Orange Outing: Saturday, September 6 at 10 AM—2.3 miles starting at Valley Green Inn 
  3. Wissahickon World Tour: Sunday, September 7 at 7 AM—15.0 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive 
  4. Mellow Yellow: Friday, September 12 at 9 AM—5.9 miles starting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead 
  5. Mill Miler: Thursday, September 18 at 1 PM—4.6 miles starting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive 
  6. Hella Pachella: Monday, September 22 at 4 PM—5.1 miles starting at Pachella Fields 
  7. Rolling Ridge: Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM—4.1 miles starting at Saylor’s Grove 
  8. Lavender Loop: Wednesday, October 8 at 5 PM—2.4 miles starting at Bells Mill and Orange Trail 
  9. Cresheim Crawl: Sunday, October 12 at 1 PM—6.1 miles starting at Valley Green Road and the Orange Trail 
  10. Toleration Trail: Thursday, October 16 at 9 AM—3.7 miles starting at W Hortter St and Parkline Drive 
  11. White Trail Wander: Wednesday, October 22 at 9 AM—4.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead 
  12. Woods Walk: Sunday, October 26 at 10 AM—3.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead 
  13. Spooky Wissahickon: Friday, October 31 at 1 PM—3.5 miles starting at RittenhouseTown Lane and Wissahickon Ave 
  14. Meadow Miler: Saturday, November 1 at 9 AM—5.6 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive 
  15. Valley Green Run: Thursday, November 6 at 1 PM—4.1 miles starting at Valley Green Inn 

Interested in sponsoring? Have questions? Email development@fow.org! We’re here to help.

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