Devils Pool

07/30/2015

The lure of the Devils pool. Hmmm. I like the sound of that. 3:)

Thanks to social media, the Wissahickon's legendary swimming hole is becoming more popular — and more dangerous. Stakeholders have proposed everything from better monitoring to better signage to filling it with rocks. How to preserve a problematic natural treasure?

07/12/2015

I have a challenge for those of you visiting Devil's Pool. The next time you go to the pool, bring a trash bag with you. Size doesn't matter. Could be a 55 gallon bag. Could be a grocery store bag. Anything. Before you leave, fill the bag with the trash you find and carry it out. Then post your pictures or videos here and I'll share them with everyone! Biggest bag of trash wins bragging rights!

05/25/2015

People have been asking how to get to Devils Pool, It's like fight club. The first rule of the Devils Pool is not to talk about how to get to Devil's Pool. But, for those curious, I'll give you a hint. The rest is up to you. Of course, you can always make a deal with you-know-who 3:) for more precise directions. (And BTW, anything you bring in you better carry back out. No trash left behind.)

A pool formed at the bottom of a small waterfall.

03/24/2014

A fan of this page sent in message and it needs your help or response. "On a Monday morning in May 2013 I believe it was May 13th. My father and Son were hiking to Devils Pool in Philadelphia. As they approached the pool a man jumped off the cliff on to the rocks in Shallow water resulting in very severe injuries. My Dad and Son pulled him out of the water and called police and rescue. Since my Son was only 19 my dad wanted to get him out of there as soon as possible. They gave police their statements and information and left. We never found out the mans name was or what became of him. We live in Tampa they were visiting Philly at the time. If anyone has information or knows of someone we could contact to find out please message me.If this can be shared maybe someone who knows this man or family or friends can give us some information. Thank you"

07/29/2012

At the Devil's Den's low flow, more than 90 percent of the stream water is actually treated wastewater, which can cause a variety of nasty-sounding diseases.

07/13/2012

If you are thinking about going to the pool, some things you need to know first.

Sgt. Mike Vassallo of the 5th District informed the Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) today of a step-up in patrolling and law enforcement in and around Devil's Pool and Valley Green Inn in Wissahickon Valley Park. Officers will begin the enforcement with an all-day intensive enforcement effort this ...

06/18/2012

Does anyone from The Friends of the Wissahickon or The Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association have any good pictures of Devils Pool that they could share? Thanks.

05/27/2012

I'm looiking for pictures of the pool and surrounding area. Someting to help build a banner for the page and build awareness for the pool and to help preserve its beauty. Feel free to post the images on the page, and please share this with your friends!

07/25/2011

Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) are striving to prevent problems like flooding and excessive storm water runoff in the Wissahickon Valley Watershed of Philadelphias Fairmount Park.

07/25/2011

Police have closed the popular swimming hole because of trash and graffiti in the area.