# Thanksgiving in the Wissahickon Hike

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Where: Valley Green Inn, Valley Green Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
- Ages: Ages 12+
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Friends of the Wissahickon
- Official page: https://fow.org/event/thanksgiving-in-the-wissahickon/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Friends of the Wissahickon lead a moderately paced Thanksgiving morning hike of about four miles from Valley Green Inn, planned to return by noon. Teenagers are welcome, sturdy shoes are recommended, and registration is required so hikers can be told about weather cancellations.

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