Women’s History Month~ The Women Who Shaped the Wissahickon with Kris Soffa & Patty Davis

Meet at Meet at parking lot in front of the Philadelphia Canoe Club (4900 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19127).
Trailblazing women have played a vital role in the Wissahickon Valley for many centuries. Join one of Philly’s 2020 Women’s History Month honorees, Kris Soffa, to celebrate the legendary Wild Woman of the Wilderness, a Revolutionary spy, and environmental advocates whose efforts have resulted in this wilderness park, the crown jewel of the Philly Parks System. We will walk on the paved path from the mouth of the Wissahickon Creek to the Henry Ave Bridge and back. No dogs please other than service animals.
Distance: 2.5 miles
Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces)
Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home. More information is at fow.org/covid-19.
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 Claire Brennan at brennan@fow.org. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
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