Boxer's Trail

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There's an excellent outdoor exhibit about the Boxer's Trail. Learn more about it here: myphillypark.org/boxers-tra…

It's beautiful in the warmer months. After heavy rain, the northern section along the creek can be a little soggy. In the winter, after snow and ice settle into the trail, it can be quite slippery on the slopes, and YakTraks or something like that are almost necessary.

This is the dirt trail portion of the famous Boxer's Trail, which also has a street section.

There's usually a lot of free parking along Edgley Drive at the northern terminus of the trail. Starting there, the trail takes you down a hill, along a creek, and then up a ridgeline through the forest, with Kelly Drive down to your right and, to your left, a few side trails that lead to historic buildings, like the Ormiston Mansion.

The southern terminus comes up fast and steep as you descend to Fountain Green Drive. Run back to the northern terminus on the trail or, if you prefer not to run back the way you came, take the roads by running first along Fountain Green Drive and then along Reservoir Drive until you see Edgley Drive to your left.

While you run, think about all of the Philadelphia boxing legends that have done the same path, preparing for a fight.