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Wissahickon Bikeway
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.3 mi
/ 443 ft gain
Wissahickon Bikeway is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Photograph the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3.7
Apart from Penn's Landing being a cool place for tourism or to hang out and visit, it's also quite a nice place to photograph. I've gotten the chance to take some shots while my friends were bugging me to leave, but it's still a must go to place for photographers no matter their skill level. Make sure to have a tripod in hand, and, if needed, a shutter release button. Other than that, become cr...
Cynwyd Heritage Trail from Manayunk
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3.48 mi
/ 269 ft gain
Cynwyd Heritage Trail from Manayunk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Run the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5.0
1 mi
The Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk is part of the Schuylkill River Trail. This well trafficked and spacious--15 ft wide--boardwalk offers views of the River and the Philadelphia skyline and even included four lookout points. Take a midday break to get moving and enjoy the sights of the river, or set out in the evening for a dazzling view of the city lights.
Hike the Wissahickon Creek Gorge Orange and White Trail
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.2
6.5 mi
Wissahickon Creek Gorge Orange and White Trail is lush, quiet, and teeming with wildlife. Keep your ears tuned for chickadees, woodpeckers, titmice, blue jays, and more as you hike. The trail is point-to-point, over 6 miles long and accessible to beginners.
Need a rest? 2.5 miles in you will cross a bridge and the Valley Green Inn, which has public restrooms and a restaurant.
Hike the Wissahickon Gorge: Valley Green and Two Meadows Loop
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5.0
8.5 mi
The Wissahickon Gorge offers beautiful hiking without even having to leave the Philadelphia city limits. There are seemingly countless entry points into the gorge and hiking options are plentiful, with everything from a leisurely stroll down Forbidden Drive to an 18 mile boot buster available.One of my favorite hikes to do is what I like to call the Two Meadows Loop, which accesses both Houston...
Hike to the Thomas Mill Covered Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 mi
Built in 1855, the Thomas Mill Covered Bridge is an 85 foot long Howe-truss bridge located about 1/2 mile from the nearest road in Wissahickon Valley Park.
Hiking to the bridge is easy and there are two routes to choose from. Start at either of the parking areas on Bells Mill Road. You can either hike south on Forbidden Drive, the flat and wide multi-use walking/bike path that follows the Wissa...
Roosevelt Park Loop
York, Pennsylvania
1.71 mi
/ 105 ft gain
Roosevelt Park Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park Loop
Palmyra, New Jersey
2.25 mi
/ 89 ft gain
Palmyra Cove Nature Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palmyra, New Jersey.
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