PHILADELPHIA – The All Trails Challenge (ATC) hosted by Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is back for a ninth season this August. The family-friendly event continues to grow in popularity over the years for two simple reasons: love for Wissahickon Valley Park and fun. The ATC is more than a walk in the park.
It’s a personal challenge for all ages and fitness levels to discover new parts of the park’s 50-plus miles of trails: on foot, bike, or horseback. And you choose the pace and schedule that works for you over 10 weeks. With every mile, Challengers will be contributing to FOW’s ongoing work to keep the park clean, beautiful, and accessible, from clearing litter, invasive plants, and downed trees, to planting native plants, improving trails, and advocating for the watershed.
By registering as a Challenger, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded adventurers, maybe experience the Wissahickon in a new way, and benefit the park by having friends and family support your ATC journey and the Wissahickon Valley Park. Here’s how to participate: Information session. Learn about the ATC, including mileage tracking and hike apps, setup for your fundraising page, tips for getting donors, sharing updates with friends and family, and more.
6 p.m. to 7 p.
m. Start date for FOW members. Not a member yet? Now would be a great time to become one.
Visit to get a jump on the competition. General start date. FOW will be providing weekly route recommendations to help keep participants on course throughout the event.
Last day to compete. Get started by visiting to learn how to register and participate and about giveaways and prizes. Keep up with the latest ATC updates by following @FOWissahickon and #FOWAllTrails and .
FOW welcomes back early sponsors Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company, Pennsylvania Game Commission, and our partner Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Interested in becoming an ATC sponsor? Contact Maeve Pollack at [email protected] for information about our sponsorship opportunities.
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