Near Orange Trail
Statue of Tedyuscung
Near Orange Trail
Rex Ave Bridge
Near Orange Trail
Covered Bridge
Near Orange Trail
Water Falls
Near Orange Trail
A rocky climb on the northeast part of the trail.

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Orange Trail

4.7 (15 Ratings)
A technical trail with lots of rocks, some scrambling, and nice views.
5.6
mi
Distance
421
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.6mi
Distance
421ft
Elevation Gain
437ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
176ft
High Point
55ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts on Germantown Avenue where the road crosses Wissahickon Creek. It ends down at Historic Rittenhouse Town. In between is a pretty technical set of trails that take you through some really pretty territory. The trail winds down the Wissahickon Creek and passes by covered bridges, dams, light rapids and crosses streams. Check out the covered bridge in the first third of the trail and the Fingerspan bridge sculpture in the last third. This sculpture had to be helicoptered into place! The trail is not marked very clearly, so make sure you pay attention at intersections etc. When in doubt stay closer to the creek and use the Mobile App to make sure you stay on track.

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Contributors
Scott Spencer