20s & 30s Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Alyssa Hannon, Mark Hannon, Lisa Lombardo
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the 20s/30s group on a hike through the hills of Hickory Run State Park. A perfect opportunity to meet new friends and explore new places! This 15,990-acre park lies in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Offering more than 40 miles of hiking trails and many miles of trout-filled streams. We will meet at the Skyline Trail Start Parking Lot of Route 534 for a 10 am hike start (no bathroom at the trailhead).

We will start our hike among the trees and ferns on the Gould Trail. We will then climb up a moderately steep hill and then down a few switchbacks to a lovely little stream. We will follow the stream on Hickory Run Trail until we reach our first steep climb. Once that hill is tackled, we have a magnificent view of the lush green hills of Hickory Run State Park from the Fireline Trail. We will have one more moderately steep climb until we are at the scenic viewpoint of the Lehigh River. After we take in the sights, we will make our way back on the Skyline Trail, where we have one more smaller hill to climb until we are back on the Gould Trail.

There is a bit over 900ft of elevation gain on this trail (mainly broken into 4 hills). There will be some very small water crossings (heavy rain would affect these crossings) and a few downed trees (easily stepped over). Hiking poles could come in handy on this trail. Please expect plenty of rocks and roots.

We will be walking at a moderate pace and taking breaks when needed.
Please bring water and plenty of snacks to enjoy along the way. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended, as well as sturdy hiking boots.

Heavy rain or extreme heat will cancel the hike
Please reach out to Alyssa (alyssa0741@gmail.com) if you have any questions, or if you can give rides or need a ride. The parking lot is a bit small, so please try your best to get to the trailhead on time.

If you'd like to bring a dog, please reach out beforehand. All dogs must be well-behaved and leashed. We love our furry friends, but we ask to please get permission before bringing a pup along.

If you're feeling hungry after the hike, we could stop at Antonio's Pizza (41.060223,-75.772634). If you're still not satisfied, we could head over to Woods Ice Cream next door for a sweet treat.

This trip is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip. Participation is limited to those who identify with 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.

Please note: In order 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!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Lisa Lombardo, Patricia Woodruff
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001A2w1
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Our leaders almost always scout trails a few weeks before they lead an activity to check conditions and look for the unexpected: e.g. an area closed for the hunting season, a collapsed bridge, a road under construction. This pre-check is why our activities almost always run smoothly on the scheduled date.

Not doing anything this July 4th? Why not join us on a 20s/30s scouting trip at Gloucester Park in Sicklerville, NJ? This crazy looking trail - which we fondly call "the intestines" - has more curves and turns than we've ever seen. We're intrigued and want to check it out as a future hike. We've already heard its easy to get lost on the trail, so this may not be a flawless hike. But we should have some laughs as we explore this relatively flat dirt trail with only 300 ft of elevation.

Please dress appropriately for the weather on the day of, bringing layers, a hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, etc. Always wear sturdy shoes, and expect a little mud if it has rained recently. Pack a lunch and snacks and plenty of water (with an emphasis on water). We plan to find a spot along the trail to pull over for lunch.

This is July 4 at a local park, so expect lots of people, picnics and pets. Since nothing says July 4 like an ice cream cone, we are planning a post-hike stop at Jimmie's Scoops and More in nearby Pine Hill, NJ.
If you are running late or have questions, all or text Lisa at 215-388-6850.

This trip is intended to be a 20s/30s affinity trip. Participation is limited to those who identify with 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.

Please note: In order 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 for 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!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Alyssa Hannon, Jeffrey Cocci, Lisa Lombardo
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001BUDV
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the 20s/30s group on a challenging but rewarding hike at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. A perfect opportunity to meet new friends, explore new places, and see some raptors!

Founded in 1934, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary is the oldest and largest member-supported raptor conservation organisation in the world and is a landmark in the American conservation movement.
We will meet outside the Hawk Mountain Visitor Center (bathrooms are available in the visitor center). Hawk Mountain is a member-supported organization; so there will be an entrance fee of $10 that each of us will need to pay before we start our hike. Please try to show up a few minutes early so we can get inside and pay.

This hike will be challenging at times, but the views will be worth the effort. We will start our hike at the visitor center and make our way down about 840ft to a boulder field on the River of Rocks Trail. What goes down must come up. Every hiker loves that saying, right? We will then climb 840ft back up on the Golden Eagle Trail. This hill is steep, so we will take breaks when needed and go at a moderate pace. Once we make it to the top, the real fun begins.

We will follow the Skyline trail over to the East Rocks. Here we will have magnificent views of the valley below. After taking in the views, we will make our way over to the rock scramble section of the hike. The scramble section will require your full attention. It is fairly short, but very steep. After reaching the North lookout, there are about 2 miles to the visitor center.
Please bring plenty of water, lots of snacks, and a packed lunch, which we will be having on the trail. This trail will be rocky and rooty. Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended, as well as sturdy hiking boots and poles if you like to use them. Rain or extreme heat will cancel the hike.

If you're feeling hungry after all the hiking, we can head over to the Port Clinton Hotel (40.582488,-76.024534). Only located about 10 minutes away from Hawk Mountain. Right next to Port Clinton is Port Clinton Peanut Shop, an adorable little candy store. If it's still open and you're in the mood for something sweet, we can head over.

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.

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!