Pennypack ERT and Glencairn Castle & Cathedral

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The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust (Pennypack ERT) has 720 acres of meadows, woodlands, and floodplain forest that run right along Pennypack Creek just outside of Philadelphia. Glencairn Castle & Cathedral, which are rated as 2 of the best places to visit in the Philly area, are on the edge of this property.

We'll hike trails and the old abandoned railroad line along the creek for about 3-3.5 hours, then head over to the castle & cathedral for 20-30 minutes. The castle and cathredral are rated as 2 of the best places to visit in the Philly area. If you have never been here, then you will be amazed.

We'll explore the area for 3-4 hours walking 8-11 miles. Some parts of this hike are very hilly.

Caution: You should be able to walk 3-4 hours without much of a break.You should have recently hiked 8 miles in conditions detailed above. Hills, bushwhacking, & rocky conditions.

To carpool from Hill House (http://local.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116038663712107563784.0004666eb6851e0119bbe&ll=40.073852,-75.210428&spn=0.012692,0.020084&z=16) meet at 11 am. Each carpooler chips in $3 at the start. Email me (sg@mrbasketball.net) 3-4 days in advance and receive a reply.