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The Wissahickon in July
Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane)
Join Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Paul Ricker on a summer hike in the 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. We’ll see what is growing and blooming in July. Our approximately 4.2 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.
Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces)
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. Bus 62 (9th-Market to Andorra) stops right next to the playground on Wissahickon Avenue and Grakyn Lane. See map for details.
Restrooms: There will not be restroom access during our hike.
Registration is required for all events 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. For more information contact Marisa Miller at miller@fow.org.
