10.5mi, So fun. little crowded today. 7.0 - Cross Wises Mill Road to continue on singletrack (Yellow Trail). You may also park at the Valley Green Inn, but this is in the middle of the loop. Not much going on scenery wise. didnt really work. 5.4mi, 7mi Low foot traffic. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. 6.4 - Look for a trail on your left in the grass, after the creek, before the houses. Trail was closed at Forbidden Trail entrance. Take this right until you reach Hermit's Cave. — Not difficult or too time consuming- took us 3 hours including a short snack break. Learn more. Great hike. The trail itself was great. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Length 5.8 mi Elevation gain 616 ft Route type Loop It can be a little muddy and rocky and some spots, but it is a good trail for jogging in some places. 13.3 km 3mi, Late night trail ride The Forbidden Drive Trail is a rare road-to-trail conversion that runs along the most spectacular section of Wissahickon Creek for 5.4 miles. Trail is lovely! Length 2.6 mi Elevation gain 82 ft Route type Out & Back Hiking Mountain biking Nature trips Road biking Walking Forest Views But the AllTrails app botched this so bad. A fun 2.5-3 hour hike. Known as Pietists, they pursued interests in prayer, medicinal herbs, astrology, mathematics, alchemy, philosophy, and music. 123.87 m Up Forbidden Drive | 5.35 Miles | Average width 25 feet; Max obstacle height 3 inches | Average Grade: 3% A wide, flat, multi-use gravel path that parallels the Wissahickon Creek for the entire length of the park, Forbidden Drive is part of the Circuit Trails network and was the 2018 PA Trail of the Year!. Would recommend if you don’t want anything too hard. Some wide, some narrow with lots of streams and water features. Very challenging. 583' Down Would recommend if you don’t want anything too hard. It was a nice trail. 177.72 m Down, 7.0 mi The hike itself starts at the trailhead road gate and leads down to the Yellow Trail. It’s a great hiking spot and will return again. 583' Up • Moderately steep. Not too challenging and plenty of beautiful greenery. There are multiple ways to access this trail. • • Great hike for dogs. Constructed in the mid-1800s as a turnpike, this roadway was renamed Forbidden Drive in 1920 when vehicles were banned from it. Not too muddy 5mi 11.2 km 5.7 km Th…, Relatively dry, but the leaves are still pretty slimy. 8.5 miles - Loop Trail Save Add ... make a right and cross the Wissahickon Creek on the bridge. 7.6mi, Trail was muddy do to the snow melt but still had great obstacles Local place names such as Righter Street, Righters Ferry Road, and Righters Mill Road mark lands once held by Peter Righter and his descendants. The trail is point-to-point, over 6 miles long and accessible to beginners. Trail was dry a few trees down but not bad. • Following the counter-clockwise direction (as shown), cross the bridge to find the White Trail heading north on your left. Some trails or park services may be closed this weekend so check with local authorities before heading out. 139' Down The Wissahickon features a variety of terrain types. Wanted to get to the waterfall but had to leave early. Deaktiviere deinen Werbeblocker, um eine Karte dieses Weges zu sehen, Wissahickon Park Orange Trail to White Trail, Old Trolley Line to Wild Mouse Trail [PRIVATGRUNDSTÜCK], Orange Trail - Yellow Trail - Wissahickon Bikeway, Orange Trail to Lavender Trail to Forbidden Drive, Margaree Dam White, Orange, and Forbidden Drive Loop, Schuykill Center for Environmental Education, 2020 AllTrails, LLC Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Wissahickon Bikeway is a 2.6 mile out and back trail located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that features a great forest setting. — Unlike the Forbidden Drive Trail, this path is so much less traveled, it’s nearly a miracle to pass another hiker. Very Nice! You can ride from the city and access the trails from the multi-use paved path starting at the Wissahickon transfer center. Something else? Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gibt oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Once you're on the Yellow Trail, be on the lookout for a sign post that says 'Hermit's Cave 0.1 miles' to your right. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gibt oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Trip Report Lots of bikers, so hikers may want to stay to the right. Trail was dry and in good shape. Only time this has happened to me on this app but be prepared to take trails that are not part of the loop. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Being a jerk / offensive? 3.5mi The Orange Trail runs parallel so this is another option to head north, as they meet up at most creek crossings. Die Route ist das ganze Jahr über zugänglich. Pretty decent trail. A few places to stop along the route for breaks, including a pavilion area which is a short distance off the yellow trail. little crowded today. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Wissahickon Yellow Trail Loop ist ein 6.9 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. Wissahickon Creek Gorge Orange and White Trail is lush, quiet, and teeming with wildlife. JMT/PCT Duck Pass Trailhead to Vermillion Valley, California, Horseshoe Meadow - Lookingglass Lake, Washington. The road was closed leading to the trail on my trip but there are multiple other entrances. on this trail. Low foot traffic. A lot of bigleaf or umbrella magnolias give it a unique tropical feel. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. They operated a ferry and a shad fishery on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Hunde sind erlaubt, müssen allerdings an der Leine gehalten werden. Passed about 25 people over about an hour and a half on a Friday night. 83.99 m Down, 8.2 mi Parking was a little crowded but found a spot. Lots of rock gardens 1h 45m, Yellow to white with a stop in chestnut hill Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. Lots and lots of mountain bikers, a bit challenging with narrow paths. 16h 30m, Yellow orange white. Densely wooded; LOTS of cyclists. Take this right until you reach Hermit's Cave.Upon leaving Hermit's Cave, stay left and take the trail down to Wissahickon Creek and the Lincoln Drive Trail. Really beautiful trail, glad I was wearing my hiking shoes as it got a bit rocky. There is at least one port-a-potty present there as well. Stay left for easier route. Trails weren’t crowded at all and they were pretty clear and not really muddy. Moderate bike traffic (would really recommend staying to the side of the trail as the bikes just zoom past you). Great for a fall hike! Once you're on the Yellow Trail, be on the lookout for a sign post that says 'Hermit's Cave 0.1 miles' to your right. We use cookies to learn about our site usage. Only took an hour and a half to do. Wissahickon Creek Loop Yellow Trail ist ein 9.3 Kilometer langer, moderat besuchter Rundweg in der Nähe von Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Please explain. — The trail is rated as moderate and offers a number of activity options. • The Wissahickon Trail will be developed for multi-use between Forbidden Drive and Fort Washington State Park, where it will intersect with the Cross County Trail. Great morning to get out and hike. Es gibt verschiedene Aktivitätsmöglichkeiten. The road was closed leading to the trail on my trip but there are multiple other entrances. Wissahickon Creek Loop Yellow Trail is a 5.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that features a river and is rated as moderate. did my fav loop backwards to try and avoid the crowd. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als moderat einzustufen. Unfortunately, the trail markers are terrible, and AllTrails got totally confused and did the worse I’ve ever experienced with assisting me along the trails. did my fav loop backwards to try and avoid the crowd. 206.37 m Up Entered a different point & shortened/ extended the loop in spots; around 4ml said & done for me. Not much going on scenery wise. — Lots to see. Take some time on the other side of the bridge to explore the area around the historic Valley Green Inn, which now serves as a restaurant. The poor cell service confused the GPS and I had to back track 4 miles to get back to where I started. Excellent!!! PD was issuing tickets to cars parked on side of the road near the bridge. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch schönen Wald und es gibt einen Wasserfall und schöne Wildblumen.