Walkathon Hikes
The Green Ribbon Trail is a patchwork of
over 45 separate parcels and conservation easements that run the length
of the Wissahickon Creek. It begins at the end of Parkside Drive in the
Upper Gwynedd Township Park. The trail ends at the Erdenheim Farm in
Flourtown, and then connects with Fairmount Park’s Forbidden Drive.
WVWA’s new signs along the trail make it easier to access the trail at
almost any road crossing. For more information and additional WVWA
preserves, see our Preserves
page.
 All
hikes begin at the Upper Gwynedd Township Park
on Sumneytown Pike in North Wales between West Point Pk/Church Rd.
and North Wales Rd.
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The Challenge Hike: 13 or 21 Miles
Hike all 21 miles of the Green Ribbon
Trail, from North Wales to the Schuylkill River, or hike 13 miles to
the Cricket Club in Flourtown. This fast, rigorous hike is for
hikers 15 years+. We suggest hiking boots or sturdy shoes; bring a
lunch, extra socks & shoes. Transport is available for extra gear.
Registration/Check-in:
7:00am - 7:20am
Hike times:
7:30am - 1:30pm (13
mile)
7:30am - 4:30pm (21 mile)
Upper Wissahickon Hike: 5 or 8 Miles
Hike 5 miles of the Upper Wissahickon,
from North Wales to Penllyn Park in Whitpain or hike 8 miles
to WVWA’s headquarters in Ambler. WVWA will treat you to a hot dog
and beverage lunch or you can bring your own; WVWA will transport
your lunch for you.
Registration/Check-in:
8:00 am - 8:20 am
Hike Times:
8:30am - 11:00am (5
Mile)
8:30am - 12:30pm (8 Mile)
The Historical Walk: 2.5 Miles
Hike 2.5 miles of the Upper Wissahickon,
from North Wales through the Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve to the Evans-
Mumbower Mill in Upper Gwynedd. Take a brief tour of this historic
Mill before boarding the bus.
Registration/Check-in:
8:00am - 8:20am
Walk Times:
8:30am – 9:45am (2.5 Miles)
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