Wissahickon Valley Park, Philly, PA
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Mahnken
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I tried parking at United last week but was scared off by all the signs that say if you're not a customer, you'll get towed. I ended up using the small lot on Lincoln.
JDurk
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Nobody watching movies early in the am
Mahnken
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I kinda figured I'd have a better chance getting towed if I were the only car in the lot, lol. Either way, those signs keep me out regardless of the time of day.
wafflin
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When I was there recently, I parked in front of the defunct restaurant supply shop that's in the same building as Cadence. I spent a few bucks at Candence that day so I figured/hoped parking in their lot would be ok. Also, the BBQ across the street hit the spot after the ride. It was a fun trip overall and would do it again.
JDurk
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See posts above from Oct '18. Cadence has now moved into the Manayunk Diner location. Not unusual to see cars with bike racks there anymore. As for route, this was my last ride there. Starting from the movie theater parking lot. https://www.strava.com/activities/2691257190
Tarroneus
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Got off my planned route a few times and had to cut the ride short, but some great singletrack there and some very challenging climbs. Beautiful area, and would be also be fun to do the rail trail with kids. Was pretty crowded but everyone was cool so not a problem.
https://www.strava.com/activities/2768722129
https://www.strava.com/activities/2768722129
JDurk
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Solid loop. Definitely some good stuff that was missed. Early bird avoids the crowd on weekends.
thegock
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goodvibe
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Of course I did. It was there for me to ride over. Got some great intel from Derek G.
thegock
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First time I rode their was DG. Next time was 3 Israeli dudes, then solo. All ZERO DARK. Too bad they sold the property where the other Deke's was located.
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gcab
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If anyone is riding here anytime soon, the Bells Mill Monster is currently closed (not sure when its going to reopen), looks like they are re-doing the drainage and trail surface. Can't say it didn't need it, the next climb up just south of the monster is no gimme with loose larger rocks.
JDurk
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You are correct. New switchback trail will be constructed and I believe the old trail will be closed.
Mahnken
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Project Update: Monster Trail! - Friends of Wissahickon
By Pauline Berkowitz, FOW Capital Projects Coordinator “The Monster”: Building Sustainability on the Yellow Trail The steep, rocky section of the Yellow Trail heading south from West Bell’s Mill Road, is favored by park users who enjoy a physical and technical challenge – and known...
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gcab
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Excited about that, it was eroded to all hell.
Yeah, just read that after I posted. Should be done soon according to the site which is nice, the top looked really good when I rode past it.Project Update: Monster Trail! - Friends of Wissahickon
By Pauline Berkowitz, FOW Capital Projects Coordinator “The Monster”: Building Sustainability on the Yellow Trail The steep, rocky section of the Yellow Trail heading south from West Bell’s Mill Road, is favored by park users who enjoy a physical and technical challenge – and known...