Hike to the Future on the Cresheim Trail

Since 2012, Friends of the Cresheim Trail have built nearly three miles of natural surface trail for hiking and mountain biking between Allens Lane, Germantown Avenue, and Wissahickon Valley Park. At the same time, FOCT has coordinated and advocated for the future rail trail, whose first segment to Stenton Avenue unofficially opened in 2024, and which is planned to extend five miles to Fort Washington State Park, making connections to all the communities along the way. Join FOCT for a preview and learn what goes into building a trail. This hike is roughly two and a half miles and will cover moderate terrain. Wear boots and long pants, and remember to bring water.

Please note: If you're driving, plan on parking on the 7500 block of Germantown Avenue. The Chestnut Hill Farmers Market will be happening and we want to keep parking in front of the pocket park open to market shoppers.