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Independence National Park Loop

This small loop trail at Independence National Historical Park is a short 0.6 mile loop walk through the grounds of the park in the hear of Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Along the walk are various historical sights like the first national bank of the United States, the first United States Naval office, and the first medical school by the University of Pennsylvania.

Unlike the rest of Independence National Historical Park, this loop brings you through the free section of the park. If you want to see Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, etc you'll need to pay to enter the other half of the park.
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Know Before You Go

  • A short, accessible 0.6-mile loop trail in Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park.
  • The loop passes several historical landmarks, including the First Bank of the United States and the first U.S. Naval office.
  • This loop is free to access, unlike the sections of the park containing Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
10'
Rating
0.0
Added
November 19, 2017
Updated
November 27, 2017

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Total Change
35'
Ascent
10'
Descent
22'
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Features

Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.947258, -75.147463
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.947611, -75.14881

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
November 18, 2017
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