- Valley Forge Tuesday Morning HikeValley Forge Artillery Park, Valley Forge, PA
Join us for some enjoyable exercise: an approximately 5–7 mile hike on trails in Valley Forge National Park. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 3 to 3.5 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections (rocks, tree roots, etc.); total elevation gain will be around 700 – 1,200 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. Note: GPS maps commonly lead you the long way around Inner Line Drive because they mistakenly show all of it as a one-way road. The shorter way: heading SE on Gulph Road, turn right at the second intersection with Inner Line Drive. It is a two-way road from that intersection to the parking lot.
Bring water, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots work well), and a smile.
Please sign up on Meetup as this allows easy communication and lets us know to expect you. If the hike is canceled, such as due to weather, we plan to announce this on Meetup at least two hours in advance.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on a 6’ or shorter leash as required by the park.
AMC is a non-profit organization and the hike leaders are volunteers. All participants will need to sign the AMC liability release agreement just prior to the hike (if you want to review it in advance, click here: Agreement). Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will need to sign the agreement for them.
If you are running late or have questions, call or text Pat at 610-220-7012 or David at 610-420-9714.
- AMC Lehigh Valley Group Monthly Program MeetingNeeds location
AMC Lehigh Valley Group meeting –on Zoom only in March!
Here’s the program information and link:
The Colorado Trail
Margot Lacey will share one of her trail experiences in the western US with us: the Colorado Trail. This trail wends its way from just outside Denver southwest to Durango. Over its 486 miles, it rises from 5522 feet to a high of 13,271 feet at mile 373. For over 300 miles, the CT and the CDT share the trail. The Colorado Trail crosses eight mountain ranges, six national forests, and countless streams and rivers. There are oxygen-deprived climbs and some hot, dry slogs along miles of fence-line in cattle country, but the magnificent mountain passes, gorgeous mesas, and splendid alder and aspen alleys make the Colorado Trail totally worth the effort. Including a few rest days in fabulous trail towns, Margot spent thirty-one days on the trail last summer, before having to come off just seventy miles from the end. But plans are already in place for her to get back on the trail and become a "Trail Completer" in 2024.
This program will be done as a Zoom Webinar, with no in-person meeting. We will return to in-person and Zoom meetings in April.
To take part in this meeting, please sign up in advance using this link:
https://outdoors.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdemgqzkuEteIo9SsCGUDwp9D_IpK5yj3 - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH HIKE IN NYCNeeds location
A few spots are still available. All genders are welcome. Please join us for a 9-mile hike to see historical women's statues, arts, and more. Please read the details on the linked page and register with the leader. The leader will send you the meeting place/time and other logistics.
Women's History Month Hike in NYC - Appalachian Mountain Club - Event Listings (outdoors.org)
This social-pace hike starts in front of CVS at 125th Street and Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, NY (MTA 125 Street station.) We will go through a part of Morning Call Park, Central Park, Riverside Park, and Bryant Park. The hike ends at Bryant Park. Bailout options are available.
Let's learn about the women trailblazers!
- Valley Forge Fast-Paced Workout HikeValley Forge Artillery Park, Valley Forge, PA
Join me for some enjoyable exercise: a fast-paced hike on Mt. Misery and Mt. Joy in Valley Forge National Historical Park. I will aim for 5-7 miles at an average speed of 3.4+ mph (a bit slower in up-hill and rough sections, but faster in easier sections), with elevation gain around 800 – 1,300 feet. The intent is to offer fast hikers an aerobic workout.
Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot, at the end near the restrooms. Note: GPS maps commonly lead you the long way around Inner Line Drive because they mistakenly show all of it as a one-way road. The shorter way: heading SE on Gulph Road, turn right at the second intersection with Inner Line Drive. It is a two-way road from that intersection to the parking lot.
Bring water, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots work well), and a smile.
I’m not planning any restroom stops, but there are restrooms at the parking lot where we start and end.
Please sign up on Meetup as this allows easy communication and lets us know to expect you. If the hike is canceled, such as due to weather, I plan to announce this on Meetup at least two hours in advance.
Dogs are not permitted on this hike.
AMC is a non-profit organization and the hike leaders are volunteers. All participants will need to sign the AMC liability release agreement just prior to the hike (if you want to review it in advance, click here: Agreement). Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will need to sign the agreement for them.
If you are running late or have questions, call or text me (Pat) at 610-220-7012.
Let’s get some exercise and enjoy it!
- French Creek Sunday Morning 10 at 10 HikeFrench Creek State Park, Elverson, PA
Join us on the trails at French Creek State Park. This month, we are doing around 10 miles starting at 10 AM. Expect a 9 to 11 miles long hike at a moderate pace. We can reach the farthest trails in French Creek at this distance. This hike is rated "vigorous” only because of the length. It is not geared to be a workout hike. We will take time to stop for breaks at the top of hills and as needed to keep the group together.
Expect less than 2000 feet total elevation gain the whole hike.
The starting location is at the French Creek State Park Playground. This is 800 feet southwest of the Hopewell Lake boat ramp parking area going towards the park office. The GPS coordinates for the playground are: 40.1983077435609,-75.79114511944678. Modern bathrooms at the start. We meet there at 10:00 AM and leave soon after. We normally finish up about 30 minutes before the stated end time. Bring water plus a snack if desired. Wear cold weather gear as needed for the unprotected parking lot start and we will stop to de-layer once we start moving. Bring boot traction aids in your car if you own some. I have only limited text and talking cell phone coverage in the park at the start.
I only cancel this hike due to adverse weather conditions which make it unsafe to drive or hike. Check Meetup comments. I’ll update the AMC database status too.
Well behaved dogs can come on this hike if they can keep up with the group. Owners of dogs not on leashes will be asked to leave the hike. Please post a Meetup comment in advance if you are planning to bring your pet.
On-line registration in the AMC system is not required for this hike; Please use Meetup. (Look for event listings from this page if you are not already in Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Appalachian-Mountain-Club-Delaware-Valley-Chapter/ ). Update your RSVPs if your plans change. All participants will need to agree to and sign a paper AMC legal waver sheet just prior to the hike.