The Wissahickon in October

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane)
Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, Paul Neumann, and Paul Ricker on an autumn hike in the beautiful Wissahickon. We’ll be hiking on both sides of the creek, through meadow and woods. Courtesy Stable is on our route along with 2 bridges. What do the plants look like in October? Our approximately 4.5 mile route includes a rocky decline and a walk up Monster hill.
Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but please- no dogs except for service animals
Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below!

Distance: 4.5 miles
Audience: Ages 12+
Parking and Transit: There is usually plenty of street parking on Sequoia Road and Grakyn Lane, and you can find additional parking on the surrounding neighborhood streets. See map for details.
Restrooms: There will not be restroom access during our hike.
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.
Register below!