The Friends of the Wissahickon, official park partner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, conserves and improves the 1800-acre Wissahickon Valley …
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Feb 9, 2025
Highly scenic spot right in northwest Philadelphia. Fantastic rock formations, large trees, ferns and fungi. Trails appear well maintained and clearly marked.Full review by warmbruder
Aug 20, 2024
This is my fourth time visiting this park and I always explore a different area ( mind you this pak is huge; 2,000 acres) and each time I fall in love all over again. It's so beautiful, peaceful and …Full review by lizakq
Apr 14, 2024
We had a delightful walk on paved trail along a the river. There were deer on off the trail. It is natural area. It would be nice if there were benches.Full review by smoore5583
Hi there, does the park have specific opening hours?
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Hi Been in the Northern end during any daylight hour . Never an issue . Won't go at night as there would be no light at all. Great hiking trails especially since it is in a city. Not a groomed …
Hi Been in the Northern end during any daylight hour . Never an issue . Won't go at night as there would be no light at all. Great hiking trails especially since it is in a city. Not a groomed developed park . Hiking is very natural.
Do you need a car to see most of the park or can you Uber to one of the parking lots? I was thinking of starting at one parking lot then switch to another. Want to see the covered bridge, Devils Pool and Fingerspan Bridge for sure.
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You could be dropped off and start at the Falls on Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Park and East Falls and walk up to Valley Green Inn. You can then explore the locations you had …
You could be dropped off and start at the Falls on Ridge Avenue between Wissahickon Park and East Falls and walk up to Valley Green Inn. You can then explore the locations you had mentioned and there is another parking lot you could arrange for pick up at Bells Mill Road.
Which entrance would you recommend for a trail with some of the prettiest scenery?
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Start at the Valley Green Inn restaurant and cross the bridge over the creek. After the bridge take the stairs to the left to the trail and continue on that trail to the left (if you go to the …
Start at the Valley Green Inn restaurant and cross the bridge over the creek. After the bridge take the stairs to the left to the trail and continue on that trail to the left (if you go to the parking lot you’ve missed the entrance to the trail)
Hi we are staying in Philadelphia for 4 nights 1st week in October(hotel is Penn's View Hotel, about 10 mins walk from Liberty Bell)We are quite keen walkers. Is there easy access from where we are out to Wissahickon Park , eg so we can explore walking trails for half a day or so? Thanks! Mike and Brid from UK
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Many thanks for you reply - we're really looking forward to our holiday!
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What does FOW do?
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FOW is a 100-year-old nonprofit membership organization that protects and enhances Philadelphia’s Wissahickon Valley Park. The park, popularly known as “the Wissahickon,” is...
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