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  • Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Houston Playground (900 Grakyn Lane) Celebrate the Summer Solstice in the Wissahickon! Join Trail Ambassadors Melinda Spink and Melvin Chappell for a guided hike through Houston Meadow, as we welcome the turning of the seasons from spring to summer. The summer solstice officially arrives the day before our hike, so we will celebrate the first full day of summer. We’ll walk the trails, enjoying the signs of summer—longer, warmer days and the full green canopy of leaves in the park. Along the way, we’ll share fascinating facts and lore about the solstice. Come celebrate nature’s balance and the

  • Leisurely Bird and Tree Walk on Forbidden Drive

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue Kiosk (Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive) Parking and Transit: There is plenty of parking in the Northwestern Avenue Parking Area near our meeting location, as well as additional free parking on nearby neighborhood streets. The nearest bus stop at Germantown Ave and Northwestern Ave is a 5-minute, flat walk from our meeting location and services the 51 and 97 buses. If you’re coming from the Roxborough side of the park, the nearest stop is at Ridge Ave and Northwestern Ave which services the 27 bus. See map for details. Bathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Distance: 2 miles Difficulty

  • Silent Hike in the Wissahickon

    Crefeld Street Trailhead Lavender Trail and Crefeld Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Crefeld Street Trailhead (8900 Crefeld Street) Distance: 4 miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: 18 years old+ Parking and Transit: If you’re coming by car, there is nearby street parking all along Crefeld Street. The nearest transit options are the 51 and 97 buses at Germantown Ave & Norman Ln and the Chestnut Hill West train station. See map for details. Bathrooms: No Join Trail Ambassadors Pat Jacona and Margaret Kinnevy on a silent hike along the Lavender Trail. Focus your mind and body as we as silently walk some of the most beautiful trails in the park. This peaceful experience,

  • Kids Centered Family Hike

    Mt. Airy Avenue trailhead W. Mt Airy Avenue and Mt. AIry TErrace, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (7100 N Mt Pleasant Place) Distance: 2 miles Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 5+ Parking: There is plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue and Mt. Airy Terrace and a stop for Bus 53 on Sedgwick Street & Wayne Ave. See map for details. Restrooms: There will be a composting toilet available for use at Kitchen’s Lane. Join Trail Ambassadors Doug Gibson, Courtney Malley, Jill Curatolo, and Peter Curatolo for a leisurely, kids centered family-friendly loop hike in the Wissahickon, paced to the age and

  • Morning in the Meadows

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue and Forbidden Drive (200 W Northwestern Ave) Parking: There should be plenty of parking in the nearby Northwestern Ave Parking Area. See map for details. Bathrooms: Porta potties at Northwestern Ave Distance: 7 miles, with options to shorten it Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 18+ Rain Date: Sunday, July 5 The Wissahickon is known for its hilly, rocky terrain, but it is also the home of three meadows! Join Trail Ambassadors Lisa Kleiman and Susie Gettes for an early 7-8 mile hike linking these three meadows as we enjoy the morning light,

  • The Wissahickon in July

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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,