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Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Parking: If you’re driving, there’s plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit, our location is serviced by the 9 and 27 buses, although it’s a 10-minute walk from the 9 bus stop. See map for details. Bathrooms: There... |
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Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Get to know the birds of Wissahickon Valley Park through this four-part guided bird walk series, hosted by Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife Photography LLC in partnership with Friends of the Wissahickon. Participants will learn practical tips for identifying common species and gain insight into how different birds...
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Meeting at Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (8901 Forbidden Drive) Parking: There’s parking near the Chestnut Hill Avenue Trailhead and in the parking lots at Bells Mill Road. Both options will require 10-15 minute walk to the work site, so please plan your travel time accordingly. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part... |
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Meeting at Pachella Field (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Dave Bonar, Naomi Leach, Jean McWilliams, and Debra Brackett on a hike that explores the Yellow Trail in the south half of the park. This longer hike will be moderately difficult with some steep... |
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Meeting at Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (8901 Forbidden Drive) Parking: There’s parking near the Chestnut Hill Avenue Trailhead and in the parking lots at Bells Mill Road. Both options will require 10-15 minute walk to the work site, so please plan your travel time accordingly. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part... |
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Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Chris Unander, Sue Amon, and Bailey Graf on a trek through every meadow Wissahickon Valley Park has to offer! We'll travel through Harper's Meadow, Houston Meadow, and Andorra Meadow. This will be...
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Meeting at Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge (8901 Forbidden Drive) Parking: There’s parking near the Chestnut Hill Avenue Trailhead and in the parking lots at Bells Mill Road. Both options will require 10-15 minute walk to the work site, so please plan your travel time accordingly. See map for details. Bathrooms: None Would you like to be part...
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Meeting at Valley Green Inn (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Sheryl Rose, Andrea DeSabto, Debra Brackett, and Doug Gibson on a hike along Orange Trail and Forbidden Drive. Along the way, we'll pass some of the Park's most iconic landmarks, including Devil's Pool,... |
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Meeting at Kitchen’s Lane Bridge on Forbidden Drive (view on Google Maps) Parking: There is limited parking at the Kitchens Lane Parking lot, as well as more extensive street parking near the Jannette Street Trailhead. Both of these options are a short hike away from our meeting location, so please plan your arrival time accordingly.... |
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Meeting at Kitchen’s Lane Bridge on Forbidden Drive (view on Google Maps) Parking: There is limited parking at the Kitchens Lane Parking lot, as well as more extensive street parking near the Jannette Street Trailhead. Both of these options are a short hike away from our meeting location, so please plan your arrival time accordingly....
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This hike has been postponed due to high winds. Meeting at White Trail Entrance (W Hortter St and Park Line Drive) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Eric Dahlberg, Courtney Malley, and Chris Unander on a hike in the south section of the Park. We'll pass by the Toleration... |
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Meeting at Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive (view on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Ted Apple, Courtney Malley, Doug Gibson, and Dan Hyman for a guided hike that'll pass by some of the park's most well-known "Mills": Bells Mill, Thomas Mill, and Wises Mill. We'll... |
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Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Parking: If you’re driving, there’s plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit, our location is serviced by the 9 and 27 buses, although it’s a 10-minute walk from the 9 bus stop. See map for details. Bathrooms: There... |
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Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Parking: If you're driving, there's plenty of space to park onsite. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car! If you’re taking public transit, our location is serviced by the 9 and 27 buses, although it's a 10-minute walk from the 9 bus stop. See map for details. Bathrooms: There...
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Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld Street) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp, Dan Hyman, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled trails. Starting at Bells Mill Road, we’ll hike up and down the Lavender Trail, then loop back along... |
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Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (view location on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Naomi Leach, Jennifer Danos, Reagan Hedlund, and Claire McGrath on a trek along the White Trail. We'll pass by Valley Green Inn, Livezey Dam, and a rocky stream crossing over the Cresheim...
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Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (W Mt. Airy Ave and Mt. Airy Terrace) Distance: 2 miles Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 5+ Parking: There is plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue and Mt. Airy Terrace and a stop for Bus 53 on Sedgwick Street... |
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Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (208 Lincoln Dr, Philadelphia) Distance: 1 mile Difficulty Level: Easy/Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ Parking and Transit: If you're driving, there is parking nearby our meeting area as well as up by the bike cafe, but in the event the lots fill up, you can find... |
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Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: If you’re driving, plan to park on Barnes Street and walk over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car. If taking transit, the 32, 9, 65, and 27 buses all have stops within a 15-minute... |
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Meeting at Hermitage Mansion (700 Hermit Lane) Parking: If you're driving, plan to park on Barnes Street and walk over, as Hermit Lane has been known to experience car break-ins. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car. If taking transit, the 32, 9, 65, and 27 buses all have stops within a 15-minute...
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Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (view location on Google maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Laura Bryan, Sabrina Arias, Afsana Oreen, Seya Fadullon, and Bailey Graf on a hike past some of the spookiest places in Wissahickon Valley Park, including the Kelpius Cave and Lover's Leap. This moderately difficult hike... |