Kids Centered Family Hike

Meeting at Mt. Airy Avenue Trailhead (W Mt. Airy Ave and Mt. Airy Terrace) Distance: 2 miles Difficulty Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Ages 5+ Parking: There is plenty of street parking nearby on W Mt. Airy Avenue and Mt. Airy Terrace and a stop for Bus 53 on Sedgwick Street & Wayne Ave. See map for details. Restrooms: There will be a composting toilet available for use at Kitchen’s Lane. Join Trail Ambassadors Doug Gibson, Courtney Malley, Jill Curatolo, and Peter Curatolo for a leisurely, kids centered family-friendly loop hike in the Wissahickon, paced to the age and abilities of participants. Starting at the Mt. Airy Trailhead, we’ll head toward Frog Pond to talk about stormwater management and how frogs survive and thrive year round. We’ll continue along the White Trail to Kitchen’s Lane, with stops to share the history of the mill, bridge, and surrounding landscape. The hike will also pass through the Monastery grounds, where we’ll see… View Source