Deep in Northwest Philadelphia, 1,800 acres of heavily wooded Wissahickon Valley Park (part of Philadelphia's 10,500-acre park system, one of the largest urban park systems in the world. ) lies a trail called Forbidden Drive. It parallels a creek also called Wissahickon.
Although it has no vehicle traffic, the double wide gravel path is full of traffic none the less. Not to make it sound so foreign, but in a city where we mostly stick to ourselves almost to a point where we can be oblivious, everyone, and I mean EVERYONE greets you. Joggers, mother's pushing strollers, hikers, all say good morning, good afternoon, etc. Just today I encountered an elderly pipe smoking gent, and he gave me a brief history of Dobb's hats. (Yes, be recognized mine from far away), wished me a great day, and was on his way.
Lots to see on this 7 mile long trail, like deer, rabbit, occasional horseback rider, even remnants of a colonial structure that has since been reclaimed by the earth. But what you'll remember most - the sound of the creek. Even when it curves into the distance and comes back in, that distinct sound of rushing water.
It's drop dead peaceful here, and today I came here just to kill some time.
I may come back and show you more real soon.
Couldn't really photograph the outside of this covered bridge it was covered in too many branches…
Seven miles of twists and turns…
…and the occasional clearing.
WOOOOOOOOOOOW
Wonderful places
Great report - Thanks