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Kelpius Cave – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus

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Kelpius Cave – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus

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Kelpius Cave – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus

02:15

8.11km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Wissahickon Valley Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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313 m

Lincoln Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lincoln Drive Trail runs parallel to Lincoln Drive with the Wissahickon Creek on the other side. This is a really pretty piece of paved trails with multiple bridges across the water.

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1.59 km

Lincoln Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-paved trail takes you alongside the Wissahickon Creek, providing a serene hiking experience with minimal elevation changes and the soothing sounds of water throughout the journey.

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3.30 km

Kelpius Cave

Highlight • Cave

Referred to as "Hermit's Cave" or "Kelpius Cave," this location was believed to serve as the entrance to the dwelling of Transylvanian scholar Johannes Kelpius. He held the belief that …

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4.01 km

This rocky outcropping in Wissahickon Valley Park is said to have been the site of a Romeo & Juliet type ending for a Native American couple whose disputing tribes forbade them the marriage they desired.

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6.12 km

Kitchen's Lane bridge

Highlight • Bridge

During the 1800s, William Kitchen transformed a paper mill into a textile mill, utilizing this bridge. At this point, you'll catch breathtaking views of the Wissahickon Creek.

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6.78 km

Urban Wilderness: Walnut Lane Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

A shady spot under the Walnut Lane Bridge. Have a look at the arches that are roughly 45 meters above you.

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8.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

2.35 km

1.71 km

208 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

1.96 km

537 m

224 m

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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45 %

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Kelpius Cave – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus

Lincoln Drive Trail

Lincoln Drive Trail

Kelpius Cave

Lover's Leap

Kitchen's Lane bridge

Urban Wilderness: Walnut Lane Bridge Underpass

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