Wissahickon Valley Philadelphia

1,800 acres of park

Rob from Philadelphia

""Wissahickon Valley" is a huge park in Philadelphia. I like to go there when I just want to get away from the urban city. It's easy to get lost in the woods."

Sometimes you just want to get away, but how can you when you live in the middle of an urban city? Luckily Philadelphia has one of the largest parks in the world and it is easily accessible. The Wissahickon Park is just 1,800 acres of the massive 10,500 acre park system. Getting lost in the woods is not hard to do with all of that space. Getting to the park is easy too, since it is connected to center city by the Schuylkill River Trail just behind the Philadelphia Art Museum.

One great thing about the park is it has everything, whether you want trout filled creeks and wooded trails, or if you want open fields and waterfalls. The park offers horseback riding, fishing, bike trails, hiking trails, running trails, bird watching, and wildlife galore. The park is great for those just wanting to stroll through the countryside or for the more adventurous that want to tackle rock climbing.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the Wissahickon creek was home to dozens of mills and factories along the creek, which are all a thing of the past now, but their remnants still remain.

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Philadelphia Spotter Rob

About me I grew up in a small city in Missouri and started traveling as soon as I got my driver's license at 16. Traveling has always been my passion. I feel like I must have been an explorer in a past life because I’ve been on the go from day one. I travel as much as I can and try to take a trip once a month. I want to see and experience everything! Currently, I keep busy with anything that has to do with the industry. In my spare time, I review restaurants, hotels, spas, and casinos. I also host people in my house from all over the world on AirBnb and Wimdu. I really enjoy...

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Oct 4, 2025

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