Near Green/Orange Blazed Trail
Even a dreary philly day has its beauty.
Near Green/Orange Blazed Trail
Wooden shelter near Wissahickon. No restrooms.
Near Green/Orange Blazed Trail
Enter on the multi-use paved path, which leads to Wissahickon trails.

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Green/Orange Blazed Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A nice singletrack trail that runs along Lincoln Drive and the Wissahickon Creek.
1.6
mi
Distance
250
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.6mi
Distance
250ft
Elevation Gain
173ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
154ft
High Point
40ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the eastern side of Forbidden Drive take the dirt path up into the woods. You'll pass by parts of Philadelphia University and cross under the Henry Avenue Bridge. Even though its in the middle of the city, the path seems pretty rustic and secluded and gives you a pretty nice view of the Wissahickon Creek. When you get to Rittenhouse Street, you'll turn left back to the Historic Rittenhouse Town parking lot. Add the Lincoln Drive Trail to your loop and get a nice and tough 3mi/5k hike.

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Contributors
Scott Spencer