Four bridges along the Wissahickon Valley Trail reopened Sept. 16, 2022 following a $1.2 million renovation project that lasted more than 18 months. The bridges are used by recreational bicyclists, pedestrians and commuters traveling to and from Center City Philadelphia. They were closed in March 2021 to be upgraded with steel trusses and an anti-stick surfacing.
Bridges affected connect the Lincoln Drive and Forbidden Drive section of the Wissahickon Valley Trail that link between Forbidden Drive and Schuylkill River Trail.
These trials got busier than normal during the pandemic when everyone was under lockdown. The Parks & Rec department say cyclists and runners will have to take detours through steep slopes and soft surfaces. Philadelphia s 184 miles of trails have been there for residents during the pandemic, and we are committed to ensuring they remain safe, well maintained, and accessible to all, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell said. This short term closure will deliver long term enjoyment for generations of commuters, hikers, and cyclists.
Daily Voice has curated a list of top-rated hiking trails in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Whether you want to enjoy the fresh air for a few minutes or hike over the tallest hills, there will surely be a park on this list that
peaks your interest (see what we did there?).
All of the locations below follow strict COVID-19 guidelines and promote facial coverings and social distancing.
Here are six of the best hiking trails open now according to Yelp:
1) The Pinnacle: 398-450 Reservoir Rd. Hamburg (Berks County)
This 10-mile trail sits at a local high point on the Blue Mountain Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. It surely lives up to its reputation as the best view in Pennsylvania.