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ATC Hike 6: Hella Pachella with Katherine Bonar, Dave Bonar, Doug Gibson, and Margaret Kinnevy

Meeting at Pachella Fields (see map here)
There is parking and porta potties available at the trailhead.
This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public.
Starting at Salvatore Pachella Field, travel a fun five-mile loop on the Yellow Trail.
Distance: 5.1 miles
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 or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
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Check out the rest of our ATC Hikes!
Andorra Amble: Tuesday, September 2 at 6 PM—2.5 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive
Orange Outing: Saturday, September 6 at 10 AM—2.3 miles starting at Valley Green Inn
Wissahickon World Tour: Sunday, September 7 at 7 AM—15 miles starting at Northwestern Ave and Forbidden Drive
Mellow Yellow: Friday, September 12 at 9 AM—5.9 miles starting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead
Mill Miler: Thursday, September 18 at 1 PM—4.6 miles starting at Bells Mill and Forbidden Drive
Hella Pachella: Monday, September 22 at 4 PM—5.1 miles starting at Pachella Fields
Rolling Ridge: Saturday, October 4 at 10 AM—4.1 miles starting at Saylor’s Grove
Lavender Loop: Wednesday, October 8 at 5 PM—2.4 miles starting at Bells Mill and Orange Trail
Cresheim Crawl: Sunday, October 12 at 1 PM—6.1 miles starting at Valley Green Road and the Orange Trail
Toleration Trail: Thursday, October 16 at 9 AM—3.7 miles starting at W Hortter St and Parkline Drive
White Trail Wander: Wednesday, October 22 at 9 AM—4.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead
Woods Walk: Sunday, October 26 at 10 AM—3.1 miles starting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead
Spooky Wissahickon: Friday, October 31 at 1 PM—3.5 miles starting at RittenhouseTown Lane and Wissahickon Ave
Meadow Miler: Saturday, November 1 at 9 AM—5.6 miles starting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive
Valley Green Run: Thursday, November 6 at 1 PM—4.1 miles starting at Valley Green Inn
Details
- Date: September 22
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Time:
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Event Category: Event
- Website: https://fow.org/event/atc-hike-6-hella-pachella/
Venue
- Pachella Field
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6751 Henry Ave
Philadelphia, PA United States - View Venue Website



