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The Wissahickon in June with Debbie Hoellein, Jim McClory, and Doug Gibson
June 27 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Photo courtesy of Debbie Hoellein
Meeting at Rex Avenue Trailhead Kiosk (see map here)
Join Debbie, Jim, and Doug as we hike the Wissahickon at the close of the first week of summer. We will visit Sarah’s Rock and the Looking West statue, and enjoy other sights of natural and historical interest. Although we are starting from the same spot as our February hike, we will stay mostly on the east side of the Wissahickon Creek, with just a bit of time on Forbidden Drive.
Our approximately 4-4.5 mile route includes some steep and rocky ascents and descents and is a bit more difficult than the hike we did from the Rex trailhead in February, so come prepared with sturdy shoes (and trekking poles if you have them!).
Children 12 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult, but, please, no dogs except for service animals.
Distance: 4-4.5 miles
Level: Difficult (many inclines and declines, uneven surfaces)
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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