Discover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek

Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (view location on Google Maps)
Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez.
Join Trail Ambassadors Susie Gettes, Lisa Kleiman, Jennifer Danos, and Kent Peterman for a longer hike along the Yellow Trail, the main natural surface trail on the west side of the creek. On the way, we’ll pass Courtesy Stables, where we’ll try to catch a peek at some of the horses housed there, Houston Meadow, and Magargee Dam. This will be a moderately difficult hike, and good fitness is required. 
Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!

Parking and Transit: 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: None.
Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain, extreme heat, muddy conditions, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.
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Discover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November, join one or join them all, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before!
Register for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike!
Discover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Carpenter’s Woods Walk📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMDiscover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMDiscover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM