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Vicaris St Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Vicaris St Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Vicaris St Trailhead
“Beautiful overlooks nearby.”
This trailhead brings you to some lightly trafficked trails in Wissahickon, but they are still maintained well. Prepare for hills if you're starting here! Street parking was pretty easy to find nearby, there is no parking lot.
The Vicaris Street Trailhead in Philadelphia serves as a gateway to the Wissahickon Valley Park, offering locals and visitors alike access to the lush landscapes and tranquil trails of the park.
Very convenient and easy to access trailhead if driving from center city. Parking was easy on the street and the trails are very well maintained.
A relatively rugged trail for an urban park setting. Be sure to not park in any driveways...it's very residential.
Trail conditions & character
“This trailhead brings you to some lightly trafficked trails in Wissahickon, but they are still maintained well.”
Plan your run at Vicaris St Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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