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Northwest Philadelphia
Wissahickon Valley Park is a 1,800-acre urban wilderness threaded with 50 miles of trails along a wild, rocky creek. The Forbidden Drive, a wide gravel path that winds through dense forest, is the park's spine: popular with runners, cyclists, and anyone needing a breath of green air just minutes from Center City.
Urban wilderness escape
Creek-side hiking trails
Dog-friendly paths
Scenic forest swimming
Tips
đ„Ÿwear sturdy shoes, trails get rocky
đcreek swimming at Devil's Pool in summer
đdogs welcome off-leash in many areas
Wissahickon Valley Park
Northwest PhiladelphiaOpens Friday at 6:00 AM










Wissahickon Valley Park is a 1,800-acre urban wilderness threaded with 50 miles of trails along a wild, rocky creek. The Forbidden Drive, a wide gravel path that winds through dense forest, is the park's spine: popular with runners, cyclists, and anyone needing a breath of green air just minutes from Center City.
Urban wilderness escape
Creek-side hiking trails
Dog-friendly paths
Scenic forest swimming
Tips
đ„Ÿwear sturdy shoes, trails get rocky
đcreek swimming at Devil's Pool in summer
đdogs welcome off-leash in many areas