January 9, 2010 10:45 AM - 6 attended

Off Beat Ramble at Ft Washington St Park

Ft Washington State Park is a lot bigger than you think. One trail, the Green Ribbon Trail, goes up the Wissahickon Creek for 10 miles. Unfortunately to follow the trail, we tried, you need to carry pontoon bridges to continue onward when the trail crosses the creek. However, there is a hidden trail in the park near Germantown Academy that actually dead ends in someone's driveway.

We will continue on the nearby small street that is incredibly nice. The homes, homesteads, and farms make you think you are in Lancaster County. We also found an historic estate circa 1800 called the Highlands which has interesting grounds which include several Versailles-like gardens all surrounded by a castle wall! At the right season we could dine on rasberrys.

Like many hikes, part of this hike will explore new territory.

We will walk for 3-4 hours at moderate to fast pace. Course will be pretty level, no or few hills. Great for so-so winter weather. Will find a great place to eat/drink nearby.

We meet at the Bird Tower at Ft Washington State Park. Here's a link:
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To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen, 19118) meet at 1015am. Here's a google map link.
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If you change your mind please change your RSVP. No-shows may be barred from my events. Email or call if you have a problem.
If the hike is full at the moment, then just check back a day or two before the hike. People always change plans.

Great to bring Fido.

  • Kevin J. Drab (the Professor)
    Kevin J. Drab (the Professor)

    Only Samantha will be coming to this hike.
    Kevin & Samantha

    Posted January 4, 2010 at 4:33 PM
  • Anna_M
    Anna_M

    It was a pleasure to meet everyone! The hike was great! Views are beautiful! Thank you Sidney! :)

    Posted January 10, 2010 at 2:05 PM

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6 attended
5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)
  • Event Host
    Sidney G
    Organizer
    The snow made this beautiful area even nicer. With blue skies and lots of sun nobody was cold for an instant.
  • Kevin J. Drab (the Professor)
    It was fun, scenic, & just the right length of time & mileage; our Fearless Leader & his equally fearless explorers were friendly & interesting,the late lunch afterwards was satisfying & tasty, & gave us all the opportunity to talk as a group.
  • Anna_M
    2010
  • Stefanie Odett
  • Deepu
  • A former member

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