Rugged Trails Wind Through a 2,000-Acre Philadelphia Gorge
Explore historic landmarks along Wissahickon Creek, from Hermitage Mansion to the Thomas Mill Covered Bridge.
🥾 Into the Wooded Ravines
Wissahickon Valley Park puts a 2,000 acre wooded gorge inside Northwest Philadelphia, a change of scene for a day outdoors without leaving the city. Rugged trails make hiking part of the draw, while biking offers another way to explore the landscape. Wissahickon Creek runs through the setting, with fishing among the activities here. Plan your way there around the Valley Green Road address in Philadelphia, then choose an activity that suits your day.
The historic landmarks give the outing another thread, with Hermitage Mansion and the Thomas Mill Covered Bridge among the places to look for. Keep those names in mind when choosing what to explore, whether your attention is on the built history or the natural wildness of the ravines.
Friends of the Wissahickon helps care for the landscape for people and wildlife, putting conservation alongside recreation in this part of Philadelphia. The park is open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM.
