Discover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike

Meeting at the Bells Mill Road East Parking Lot (view location on Google Maps) Our Discover the Wissahickon hike series is presented by Newrez. Join Trail Ambassadors Kathryn Rapp, Jin Xu, and Autumn Zellers for an evening hike on some of the park’s less-traveled trails. Starting at Bells Mill Road, we’ll hike up and down the Lavender Trail, then loop back along Forbidden Drive. Along the way, we’ll cross the Thomas Mill Red Covered Bridge and pass through one of the park’s largest restoration sites. Check out a preview of our hike on Komoot below! Parking and Transit: If you’re driving, there should be plenty of parking at our meeting location. Overflow parking is in the lot just up W Bells Mill Road. Reminder to never leave valuables behind in your car, and please be mindful of your surroundings when crossing the Bells Mill Bridge. If taking transit, our meeting location is a short hike away from the Bus 97 Stop at Germantown Pike & Rogers Drive. See map for details. Bathrooms: There will be porta-potties available for use on Forbidden Drive near our meeting location. Distance: 2.3 miles Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain, extreme heat, muddy conditions, or icy conditions. Service animals are always welcome. For more information contact Marisa Miller at [email protected]. Register below! Discover the Wissahickon is a guided hikes series made up of 14 routes spanning almost every section of the park’s 50+ miles of trails. On these hikes, our knowledgeable Trail Ambassadors will lead participants on an exploratory journey through the Wissahickon. Running every weekend from late August to November, join one or join them all, and see if you can discover a trail you’ve never traveled before! Register for a Discover the Wissahickon Hike! Discover the Wissahickon: Lavender Loop Hike 📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Rolling Ridge Hike 📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Cresheim Crawl 📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Yellow Trail Trek 📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Carpenter's Woods Walk 📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Andorra Amble Hike 📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Discover the Wissahickon: Mill Miler Hike 📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Hella Pachella Hike 📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Meadow Miler Hike 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Orange Trail Outing 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Toleration Trail Hike 📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: White Trail Wander 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Spooky Wissahickon Walk 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Discover the Wissahickon: Valley Green Hike 📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM