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Wissahickon Gorge Orange Trail
Urban-wild gorge trail with rocky sections and creek views.
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Estimated total time: Varies
Forbidden Drive Wissahickon
Wide creekside route with historic bridges and easy walking.
Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia Segment
Urban riverfront greenway segment suited for long, easy mileage.
Pennypack Trail Fox Chase Segment
Shaded creek corridor trail with accessible grades and local access.
About This Trail
A rugged 6.5-mile trail through the 2,000-acre Wissahickon Valley Park, where the creek drops over 100 feet through a wooded gorge just minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Rocky climbs, steep side ravines, and creek crossings give this urban trail a surprisingly wild character. Part of the park’s 50+ mile trail network that has been car-free since a 1920 protest banned automobiles.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Forbidden Drive Wissahickon
Wide creekside route with historic bridges and easy walking.
Schuylkill River Trail Philadelphia Segment
Urban riverfront greenway segment suited for long, easy mileage.
Pennypack Trail Fox Chase Segment
Shaded creek corridor trail with accessible grades and local access.
Valley Forge Mount Misery Trail
Historic park loop through woodlands and Revolutionary-era landscape.
Ridley Creek White Trail
Park loop through forest, meadows, and creek corridors.
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