There are dozens of miles of trails in Wissahickon Valley Park, a lush, 1,800-acre gorge, crossing forest and meadow before plunging down to the sun-dappled waters of the Wissahickon Creek. Visitors find themselves lost in a feeling of wilderness as they walk, bike or ride horses through this undisputed gem of Philadelphia’s park system.

Wissahickon Valley Park is a large urban park that is located in Northwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It protects 2,042 acres (8.26 km 2) [1] of woodland surrounding the Wissahickon Creek between the Montgomery County border and the Schuylkill River.

Explore an interactive FOW map in the palm of your hand, plus information on all things Wissahickon and self-guided tours of the park by downloading the FOW Map app on your mobile phone. Make sure to check out our park information page as well for tips to have the most enjoyable visit to the park!

2025年1月30日 · FOW relies on member and volunteer support to help care for the 2,000-acre Wissahickon Valley Park for people and wildlife alike. Visit and get involved today! Bike, fish, hike... Getting to the Park... A natural habitat... Make your reservation for the sweetest part of winter in the Wissahickon. It’s maple sugaring season.

Philadelphia's Wissahickon Valley Park has 1,800 acres and 50-plus miles of trail. Here’s everything to know about exploring “The Wiss.”

Welcome to Wissahickon Valley Park! Here are some useful tips on how to have the most enjoyable visit. See a full list of rules and regulations for Philadelphia parks here. Numbers | Visit Checklist | Safety | Devil’s Pool | Leave No Trace | Trail Conditions and Closures

2021年4月16日 · Wissahickon Valley Park has 50.0 miles of trails, plus lots of other outdoor amenities. You can find easy, flat hiking trails here. And it's dog-friendly! Grab a trail map and get all the tips you need about hiking Wissahickon Valley Park.

Explore this incredible greenspace in Northwest Philadelphia, and hike, walk, and bike along Philly's award winning Forbidden Drive trail. Check out statues, public art, a covered bridge and other points of interest along the way. Use the Wissahickon Valley Park Tour to find the best destinations within the park.

With 57 miles of trails and a lush 1,800-acre gorge, Wissahickon Valley Park is the perfect place to escape into the beauty of Pennsylvania countryside. Walk, bike, or ride horseback through this undisputed gem of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park system.

Wissahickon Valley Park is a rustic, natural park that offers numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding, and other recreational opportunities. Forbidden Drive is a well traveled biking, walking, and bridle trail that follows the Wissahickon from Manayunk through the Valley.