About us
Welcome to the Appalachian Mountain Club Delaware Valley Chapter (AMC-DV)!
AMC-DV is one of the Philadelphia region’s largest, oldest, and most active outdoor clubs, with 800+ outdoor-related activities each year (most are free!). Join us on one of our many events and trips in and around the Greater Philadelphia area, the Lehigh Valley, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond. Activities and trips include hiking, paddling, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance, conservation, outdoor education, and more. All activities are led by trained and experienced leaders! Our chapter is part of the national Appalachian Mountain Club, which offers a wide range of trips on the East Coast and beyond.
Our 20s/30s AMC Meetup Group
If you are interested in AMC-DV activities geared for those under 40, click https://www.meetup.com/amc20sand30s/?eventOrigin=your_groups to join the AMC 20s/30s Meetup Group.
Finding AMC Delaware Valley Activities
Not all AMC-DV activities are posted here on Meetup. To explore all DV activities for hiking, backpacking, biking, trail maintenance, and more, visit DV Monthly Activities. A Google calendar view of DV activities will display. Or, for more detailed listings, visit the AMC Outdoors Connector activities finder.
To find outdoors opportunities in NJ, NY, and New England, visit https://activities.outdoors.org/s/? to view all activities of all chapters.
What make our MeetUp activities different?
There are a lot of great MeetUp groups out there to choose from. A key thing that sets AMC-DV apart from some of them is that our activity leaders undergo training and are experienced outdoors people who volunteer their time and expertise. Their goal: to share fun, friendly and safe outdoors experiences. While safety is their primary concern, participants must also accept risk and responsibility for their own safety.
Upcoming events
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Valley Forge Saturday Afternoon Hike
Valley Forge Artillery Park, East Inner Line Rd, Valley Forge, pa, USJoin us for some enjoyable exercise: an approximately 4-6 mile hike on trails in Valley Forge National Historical Park. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 3 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections (rocks, tree roots, etc.); total elevation gain will be around 600 – 1,100 feet. Trails on Mt. Misery and/or Mt. Joy will be included as well as flatter areas. We will stop periodically, especially at the tops of hills if some go up faster than others, so that we all continue on the same hike.
Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot, at the end near the restrooms. GPS coordinates: 40.0939, -75.4490
Bring water, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots work well), and a smile. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash as required by the park.
If the hike is canceled, such as due to weather, we plan to announce this at least two hours in advance.
AMC is a non-profit organization and the hike leaders are volunteers. All participants will need to sign the AMC liability release agreement (click here to review it in advance). Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will need to sign the agreement for them. Alternatively, you can register on the AMC website and sign the agreement in advance there. The AMC website also shows many other AMC events that might interest you.
AMC is an outdoor recreation and conservation organization that, among other things, helps maintain the hiking trails we use in Valley Forge and many other parks. Non-members are welcome on this hike, but membership is inexpensive and supports the great work AMC does (click here to learn more).
If have questions, text Sue at 610-761-9302. Please try your best to be on time. If you are running a few minutes late, text Marianne at 267-644-9998.
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20s/30s Social Event: Knoebels Amusement Resort
Location not specified yetActivity Type: Social | Local Socials
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Alyssa Hannon, Lisa Lombardo
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001IktR
Audience: 20’s & 30’sDescription: Join the 20s/30s group for a fun-filled day at Knoebels Amusement Resort, America's largest free-admission amusement park. This popular Pennsylvania destination is located in the Susquehanna River Valley in Elysburg, PA. The amusement park is nearly 100 years old and features more than 100 rides/attractions.
Here’s how it works. There is no admission to the park, so you pay for rides by purchasing a Ticket Book or an unlimited-ride All Day Pass. There are 38 dining options, so you can stop for food and drinks whenever you want. The park does allow outside food and drinks if you prefer to bring your own.
Depending on where you live, you are likely 1-3 hours from the park. Put the park address - 391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, PA 17824 - in your GPS to check. This can be a great carpooling outing; we can sort out transportation after people sign up.
The park is open from 12 pm to 6 pm. We will meet at 12:30 pm at the intersection of Knoebels Rd and Knoebels Pkwy (40.879696,-76.501164). We will stay in the park until 6 pm.
Knoebels offers free parking, but please note where you are parked so you can easily find your car when we leave. The lot is very large, and a lost car is never fun.
This trip is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip. Participation is limited to those who identify as part of this age group. If you have questions about eligibility or the nature of this trip, please contact the trip leader(s) by email for more information, or send a message to Alyssa at (570)899-0147.
Please note: To comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or a legal guardian. This policy applies to all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter, as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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Past events
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