Wissahickon Trail, Hiking trail in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, US.
The Wissahickon Trail is a hiking and walking path in Pennsylvania that follows the Wissahickon Creek through a wooded valley connecting Philadelphia to Montgomery County. The path alternates between packed dirt sections and paved stretches, with bridges crossing the creek at several points along the way.
The valley was home to Lenape communities before European settlers arrived in the 1600s and built grain and paper mills along the creek. By the early 20th century, the Fairmount Park Commission took over the land and turned it into protected public parkland.
The trail is a longtime gathering place for people from Philadelphia and the surrounding towns, who come on weekends to walk, run, or ride horses through the wooded sections. The sound of Wissahickon Creek running alongside the path is something most visitors notice right away.
The trail has multiple entry points spread along its length, so you can choose where to start depending on how far you want to walk. Some sections are flat and accessible, while others involve steeper ground and are better suited for those comfortable with uneven terrain.
Along the trail stands a stone equestrian statue known as "Deerskin," carved in the 19th century, which is one of the few outdoor stone statues of its kind still standing in an American urban park. Many people walk past it without realizing it was placed there long before the trail itself was formally established.
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