hiking in the Wissahickon

St. Martins Lane at the intersection of Huron St. Parking is available on St. Martins Lane. Join us as we go in and out of the park borders, following the Cresheim Creek. We will visit the magical French village, see iconic mid-century modern houses, the remains of old mills and a barn, and a mysterious

Meet at North Mt. Pleasant Place Trailhead (North Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Wissahickon Ave.) Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim as we explore the Wissahickon in April. Last year the spring ephemerals were in full bloom on our route. Since this winter has been so mild, we moved our hike a week earlier to see if

Meet at Cedars House Cafe Join Andi, Debbie, and Jim on their first hike of the Spring. There is no place like Wissahickon Valley Park to experience the beauty of this time of year. We’ll note the flora, including which flowers, both native and non-native, are blooming. We’ll appreciate the changes in the birds and

Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19128) Are you as excited about the spring as we are? Then come out and join Trail Ambassadors, Melinda Spink and Stephanie Brown, for a walk in the Wissahickon to celebrate the official changeover from winter to spring! You’ll learn facts about the spring equinox and

Meet at Walnut Lane Golf Club In winter, our senses are amplified by the lack of foliage and sights and sounds of the woods are transformed. Join Debbie, Jim and Andi as we identify some native winter shrubs, spot ghostly sycamores, and listen to the sounds of the creek below. We will certainly spot some