Bells Mill Road West Trailhead — Attraction in Philadelphia

FIND THE NATIVE INDIAN STATUE? (more later)...It's all been said, but here's some more: u can walk off leash on trails connecting to drive: but it's still unlawful. But for a good bird dog, they r in heaven. Too much too see, you just gotta explore it. From the stables furthest west, to valley green inn, to the covered bridge, to the paths north & south to hike, there's lots to discover. All the way to the end, err rather the beginning of Kelly drive (nice bridge - water flow), where u can take that all the way to boathouse row & to the Art Museum--- Italian stallion style--- bit that's a long way. Bikers do it. Shoot ..thru race it once a year....doing the manayunk world famous "WALL" climb... NO ONE HAS MENTIONED THE BEST FIND THERE YET: I CHALLENGE YOU HIKERS & MYSTERY HUNTERS...you must find the 8' tall statue of a native Indian; he is perched up on one of the hills where he can look down upon "the Drive". He is hard to spot bc he is surrounded by trees & is elevated. I've searched him out many times, but I still get a bit lost....I think he may animate & move around by ✨ magic...to keep u...

On Sunday June 5, my friend and I and his cute old English sheep dog, went to Bell's Mill Road and Forbidden Drive for a walk and lunch. The trail is a bit rocky, so take your time. There is an area to park. At the end of the trail was a round stone table and stone bench. Pretty had on the buns. Bring your cushions for more comfort. The view was beautiful and in a shaded location. You see lots of family walking with their dogs, people fishing and taking photographs. We stopped by Acme at Sedgwick and Germantown Ave, picked up some grilled and fried chicken, salad, fruits and Cole slaw. Bring your beverages and ice cold water and treats for your pets. Overall, a beautiful outing...

I run this trail daily five days a week and have to say there is nothing else quite like it in the Philadelphia area. There are hundreds of trails to choose from and this is the one I like the best. It is not hugely overpopulated during the week of course Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a bit more straining to get through it when a lot of people are on the Trail on their day off. But for the scenery, the trail, maintenance, and the markings. It’s fantastic. Bikers as well. Have lots and lots of room to move...