Wissahickon Rittenhousetown Walk
Enjoy the best walking in the region and learn the history of the America's first paper mill.Walk the Wissahickon and find the hidden treasures of Fairmount Park.Start: Chestnut Hill West Station, PhiladelphiaFinish: 30th Street Station, PhiladelphiaDistance: 15miOptional endpoints: Tulpehocken Station (6mi)Mini: Tulpehocken Station (6mi)Terrain: gravel, paved, wooded hiking trails Transit: At 30th St Station or Center City, take the Chestnut Hill West Line.Parking: $2 parking in Chestnut Hill. Difficulty: AverageCategory: nature, urban, scenicCoordinator: Charles UpdikeA beautiful walk through nature. Scenic loop exploring the Wissahickon, with a visit to Rittenhousetown and a sweeping view of the Wissahickon Valley atop the Walnut