Also, my hiking reports are going all metric! It is part of my own private war against the US customary system.
Pennypack Park
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Rhawnhurst)
Description: An easy hike along the Pennypack Creek.
Distance: 12.1 km
Net Elevation Change: 52 m
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Technical Difficulty: Easy
Physical Difficulty: Easy
Rating (out of 5): 2.5
Much like Wissahickon Valley Park, Pennypack Park is part of the Fairmount Park System and is nestled within the city of Philadelphia. Unlike Wissahickon, this particular trail is less traveled. The hike itself follows the Pennypack Creek -- going out I followed the horse trail, which is higher and dirt, and coming back I walked along the multiuse trail, which is paved and usually right beside the creek.
After the fall colors and variety of Wissahickon Valley Park, I was expecting more from Pennypack. The hike is very flat, and the fall colors were very muted. Is this the effects of being just one week later, or maybe the lesser variety of tree species here (it seemed that way, to my untrained eye). Being an out-and-back hike, I was worried that the return trip would be boring, but the difference in eye level between the horse trail and multiuse path made it rather pleasant. Overall, an average hike, but certainly a decent option for being in the city limits.
Check out the path on Google Maps, created using my Droid X and the My Tracks app.
As an aside, I stopped at a Brazilian buffet place in Rhawnhurst called Cantinho Brasileiro Restaurante, based on that Yelp review. It was really good! Everyone was, surprise, Brazilian, and seemed only to speak Portuguese. The food included several excellent braised meat dishes, an odd salad, a variety of potatoes, and something that looked and tasted like the Brazilian version of pico de gallo. Add a guarana soda, and it was a neat and tasty experience. If you happen to be out in Rhawnhurst, give this place a try!
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