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Distance:
0.3 Miles / 0.5 km
Type:
Loop
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~9 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Independence National Historical Park
Town:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Directions:
703 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19106
39.947913, -75.152638
Added:
November 19, 2017
Updated:
November 27, 2017
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63 '

Total Change
69 '

Ascent
17 '

Descent

The Washington Square Loop Trail at Independence National Historical Park is a tiny 0.3 mile loop walk in the heart of Philadelphia. Washington Square sits diagonally across the street at Walnut and S 6th street. Dogs are allowed here.

Explore 4 trails near Philadelphia, PA
  1. Parking

    39.947913, -75.152638
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.947674, -75.151192
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0.3 miles / 0.5 km
Trail added
November 19, 2017
Hiked on
November 17, 2017
Updated on
November 27, 2017
0.3 miles / 0.5 km
November 18, 2017
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