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One Park, Four Corners, One Day

Saturday July 17 – Two Wanderers managed to circumnavigate the Wissahickon Park in what hopefully will become a regular endurance challenge for club members.

The concept was to run a trail route that would touch all four corners of the park while running past several landmarks that make the club’s namesake unique. The four corners were loosely defined as the Hermit Cave (southwest), Rittenhouse Town (southeast), the Northwestern Avenue Stables (northeast), and the ‘Tree House’ in the Andorra Natural Area (northwest).

Chris Moore and Matt Palombaro departed from the Valley Green Inn, along with the regular Saturday morning club run, and headed for the southwest corner. Rock Steady and Jennifer Rezeli helped keep pace. In good time, the four runners hit the Hermit Cave. Soon after, the four bagged the second corner, Rittenhouse Town.

Heading north on the eastern side of the creek, the four stopped by Wanderer headquarters to refuel. At headquarters, they were greeted by Snakebite who provided water, energy bars, and gel. The course then traveled over the Finger Span Bridge and made its way north towards Valley Green Road. Jennifer and Rock departed the expedition at the Indian Statue (Tedyuscung). Along the way to the stables, Chris and Matt hit the lavender marked trails by Chestnut Hill Avenue.

After the short trip from the stables to the ‘Tree House’, fatigue started to set in. The Andorra Natural Area featured a tough climb and a sketchy descent that led to the base of the monster hill at Bells Mill’s Road.


Matt Palombaro receives his Certificate of Achievement from Marc after their Wissahickon conquest...


... as did Chris Moore.


The two runners were able to cruise for a bit through the meadows before climbing again. They pushed onward and made the exhausting climb up Summit Avenue before climbing again at the crossing of Wise’s Mill Road. The route ventured off of the main trail for a brief period and passed the pastures near the Wigard Scout House and Saul.

Once back on the main trail, the run finished with the steep descent of Buck Hill and a short stretch of Forbidden Drive back to the Inn.

Click here to view several local maps including a Wissahickon Trail Map.

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