3-Mile Fox Loop Hike

Come enjoy a serene section of the Wissahickon watershed on this 3 mile hike. The Fox Loop will begin and end at the historic Evans-Mumbower Mill, traveling along the Green Ribbon Trail, through Natural Lands' Gwynedd Preserve, across stream crossings, and back on the Green Ribbon Trail to the Mill.

Access Info

Elevation change: less than 200ft

Trail surface(s): Asphalt; hard-packed dirt with sections of embedded rocks, gravel; exposed roots and rocks; wooden bridges/boardwalks; mowed grass; Note the wooden bridges/boardwalks can become very slippery if wet.

Pace: Slow – roughly 30-45 minutes per mile

Features: Stepping stone crossings across the creek; multiple wooden bridges and boardwalks of varying lengths, some with steps up and some with wooden or earthen ramps; wooden steps.

Amenities: Port-a-potty at Evans-Mumbower Mill

Shade: Many sections of the route are shaded, but we will also be walking through areas with no shade.

Habitat: Forest, fields

What to bring: water, sun protection, durable shoes