I believe that nature is one of our greatest gifts and we so are fortunate to have several beautiful trails located in and around Ambler Borough. If exploring nature isn’t something that currently you do, I encourage you to give it a shot, as the benefits are countless. Below I am sharing two of my most beloved trails, as well as links to several others that are worth a visit. Go get yourself some nature!

My Faves

Green Ribbon Trail 

The Green Ribbon Trail is a moderate trail that follows along the gorgeous Wissahickon Creek. The trail stretches 12.6 miles from Parkside Place in Upper Gwynedd Township to Stenton Avenue in Whitemarsh Township. The path gives access to Fort Washington, Gwynedd Valley, Penllyn, North Wales, and three easy access points from Ambler Borough. I LOVE that I am able to walk out my front door and be on the trail in minutes. From my house and back, my typically loop (doubling back at Mather’s Crossing) is about 4.5 miles, but as the trail is lengthy, so you can make it as long or as short as you want. 

The Green Ribbon boasts several stepping stone crossings, bridges, and boardwalks, along with great bird watching and a few places to sit and relax. The trail welcomes leashed dogs and equestrians, but not bikes (although that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter them). If you hike the Ambler section, the Four Mills Barn offers restrooms and a water station during open hours. There is also limited parking available at the barn, if you are not accessing the trail on foot. 

Gwynedd Preserve

The Gwynedd Preserve is not in Ambler, but is accessible from Ambler via the Green Ribbon Trail (if you’re up for a lengthy hike) or a short car ride. Gwynedd Preserve encompasses 279 acres of beautiful, naturalized, open space with trails, meadows, creeks, and more. 

Briar Hill Preserve

Brookfield Lane, Ambler

You can find Briar Hill Preserve along the Wissahickon watershed. It is also next to Prophecy Creek Park. The pond between the two spots is home to snapping and eastern-painted turtles. Other animals like green and blue herons, water snakes, and muskrats also settle by the pond. The trail leads to the green bridge, the 8-mile loop Turtle Trail, the Wood Thrush Trail, and the Humming Bird Trail. Red maples, beeches, and sycamore trees are abundant in the area. If you’re a fan of the forest, you should follow this trail.

This weekend, prepare your hiking gear and head to these famous Ambler, PA, trails.