📜 Enhanced cave in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, believed to be the 17th-century home of America's first doomsday cult. 🔍 Settled in 1694 by mystic Johannes Kelpius and his followers, awaiting the apocalypse. # Why Go🕰️ Explore a unique historical landmark with mystical lore🌳 Enjoy scenic trails and serene setting in Wissahickon Valley Park🚶 Easy access via trails, suitable for a walk🤫 Discover a mysterious site debated by historians# Why Avoid🚫 Debated historical authenticity (possibly an old springhouse or root cellar)⚠️ Vandalized in the past, fireplace and chimney removed🚶 Can be hard to locate, requires effort to find🎨 May encounter graffiti and broken bottles# Cost💰 Free# Tips🗺️ Location marked as 'Hermit Cave' on Google Maps.🅿️ Park along Hermit Lane and walk along Yellow Trail. Alternate access via Ridge Avenue to Daisy Field, or near baseball fields.👻 Guided walks offered around Halloween by Friends of the Wissahickon.