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Wigard Avenue Trailhead

Address
726 Wigard Ave
Philadelphia, PA United States Get Directions
Website https://fow.org/venue/wigard-avenue-trailhead/

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  • National Trails Day Volunteer Service

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (726 Wigard Avenue) Parking: There is plenty of parking near the trailhead. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will not be restrooms available during the service day. Would you like to take part in keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then volunteer with us for National Trails Day, an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of June, organized by the American Hiking Society to promote trail stewardship and connect people with the outdoors. We’ll be starting a trail reroute along the Yellow Trail, cutting back overgrown vegetation, and cleaning up litter. All are

  • Autumn Ramble in Wissahickon Valley Park with Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Stan Kozakowski Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is plenty of free parking along near the trailhead. There will not be bathrooms available along our route. Step into the golden hush of early November on a 3-hour guided hike through Philadelphia’s breathtaking Wissahickon Valley Park. As crisp leaves crunch underfoot and amber light filters through bare-branched trees, this seasonal stroll winds along scenic trails, beside whispering creeks and moss-covered stone bridges. Connect with both nature and kindred spirits—whether old friends or new companions—as you share stories and silences alike beneath a canopy of fading

  • ATC Hike 4: Mellow Yellow with Melvin Chappell, Debra Brackett, Rodi Steinig

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is parking at the trailhead. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on your way to hitting all 50+ miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park. Not a Challenger? No problem. This hike is open to the public. Chill your vibe with mostly flat going and lots of Houston Meadow trails as you travel this trail circuit.

  • Roxborough Trail Work

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead (see map here) There is plenty of parking in the lot by the trailhead. Please note there may not be bathroom access during this service day. Did you know we have over 50 miles of trails weaving their way through Wissahickon Valley Park? It takes a lot of work to keep them in good shape for our many park user groups! Our trained Crew Leaders are the primary corps of volunteers to look after them, working together in small groups of Zone Stewards in different sections of the park. This Saturday, we’re bringing extra volunteer

  • Wissahickon Valley Park Rim to Rim, Part One with Lisa Kleiman, Debra Brackett, and Sheryl Neckritz

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Brad Maule Meeting at Wigard Avenue Trailhead Hiking Rim to Rim in Wissahickon Valley Park may not offer the same ‘bragging rights’ as a rim to rim hike of the Grand Canyon, but it will surely provide you with beautiful scenery, a rewarding hike on both sides of Wissahickon Creek, wonderful views, and friendly folks to enjoy it with! Come join us as we hike along the Yellow Trail from Wigard Avenue on the west side of the Valley, across Wissahickon Creek and up Cresheim Valley on the east side. Sights along the way include a hidden

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of GoPhillyGo Meeting at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up •

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of GoPhillyGo Meeting at the Wigard Avenue Trailhead Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools