20s & 30s Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Lisa Lombardo, Kelsey Marbach
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: The Boxer's Trail is one of Fairmount Park's well-kept secrets. It is named for the many Philly boxers - Joe Frazier, Bennie Briscoe, Bernard Hopkins - who ran the trail as part of their boxing training regimen. Though the trail once fell into a state of disrepair, it underwent a complete restoration some years ago.

Our hike begins at the Smith Memorial Playground parking lot. From the playground, we will hike down to Fountain Green Rd, which we will cross to pick up the Boxer's Trail. The trail is narrow at times, and we may scale a fallen log and encounter tree roots. About 60% of the hike will be on a shady, wooded path. When we reach the Fairmount Park Athletic Field, the path will become paved.

An added bonus of this route: we will pass 4 of the key Fairmount park mansions: Rockland, Laurel Hill, Woodford and Strawberry Mansion. These classic homes, which date back to the 1700 and 1800s, were summer homes to prominent Philadelphia families.

Our outbound hike will terminate at the Strawberry Mansion loop, where we will see the Robin Hood Dell East concert venue, a smaller version of the Mann Music venue. We will then retrace our steps to our cars at the playground parking lot.

Expect about 350ft of elevation spread out over 5.25 miles.
Assume August heat and bring LOTS OF WATER and sturdy shoes. Snacks are good as there are places we can stop to munch and chat. (No sandals, please. They don't play well with the gravel.)

Post trip, we can head to Boathouse Row for a tasty lunch at the Cosmic Cafe.

Heavy rain or inclement weather cancels the hike. Look for a message from your leader if the weather seems doubtful.

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 any questions about eligibility or the nature of this trip, please contact the trip leader 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 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): Patricia Woodruff, Kelsey Marbach
Registration Type: Show & Go
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Cushetunk Mountain Preserve is part of a horseshoe-shaped mountain that was formed by volcanic activity during the Jurassic Period about 200 million years ago. The Lenni Lenape called this area “Cushetunk,” meaning “place of hogs,” due to the settlers’ hogs who at times escaped and roamed the mountains. The natural bowl shape of the valley led to the state’s selection of this site for the creation of Round Valley Reservoir in the 1960s. In 1981, Hunterdon county acquired 380 acres as open space that now makes up the preserve that overlooks the reservoir.

We will be hiking a 5.8 miles loop trail with about 1,200 feet of elevation gain enjoying lovely views of Round Valley reservoir through the trees. This trail has two very steep sections, one hill we will be walking up and likely taking breaks, and the second going down hill.
The trail is dirt and does have roots and rocks in sections.

Please wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes with good grip, and trekking poles are strongly recommended for the trail conditions.

If it has recently rained, trials may be muddy. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Hike may be canceled due to inclement weather. Hike leader will contact you the day of for cancellation.

Parking lot for this preserve is small, and there is a second parking area across a set of train tracks off Old Mountain Road. There are also no facilities in the preserve.

Join us after the hike for lunch or a light bite at the Lebanon Pub.

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 any questions about eligibility or the nature of this trip, please contact the trip leader 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 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
Registration Type: Registration
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Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: Join the 20s/30s group on a hike through the Pinchot State Forest following Choke Creek Trail. A perfect opportunity to meet new friends, explore new places, and another opportunity to stand under a cascading waterfall!
We will be meeting at the Choke Creek trailhead (41.200310,-75.631480) for a 10 am hike start time. Please arrive a few minutes early so we are able to hit the trails at 10 am.
This trail will wind us through the Pinchot State Forest where we will get a good variety of scenery: conifer forest, dense spruce trees, wetland meadows, beaver dams, and a beautiful 20ft cascading waterfall. The trail will be rocky and rooty and can get muddy with rainfall.
There will be under 600ft of elevation gain and just over 8 miles. The first 5 miles are primarily downhill or flat until we reach Choke Creek Falls. Here we will have the option to swim or just get your feet wet while we enjoy an extended lunch break and gorgeous scenery. The remaining miles are where we will see most of the elevation gain.
Please bring plenty of water, lots of snacks, and a packed lunch, which we will be having on the trail. There is an opportunity to swim, so bring a swimsuit and a towel if desired! Sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended, as well as sturdy hiking boots and poles if you like to use them. Extreme heat will cancel the hike.
The drive to the trailhead will be 2.5 miles of unpaved dirt road. There is very little service and reception leading to the trailhead. Please plan accordingly. If you need to get in contact with the leader, please contact Alyssa at (570)899-0147.
If you're feeling hungry after all the hiking, we can head over to The Indian Lake Spirits (41.178819,-75.689210), located about 20 minutes from the trailhead.
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!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Lisa Lombardo, Kelsey Marbach
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001FEbZ
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: If you are in your 20s and 30s, this hike is for you! Join us for a hike in Wissahickon Valley Park filled with park highlights including the Historic Thomas Mill Covered Bridge (completed in 1855), the Statue of Teedyuscung, and Rex Avenue Bridge.

The trails in the Wissahickon are rocky (sometimes slippery) and rooty, with rolling hills. The hike will be about 5 miles long with just under 800 feet of elevation, and at a moderate pace.

After the hike, the plan is to meet at the Market at Fareway , which offers a variety of food/beverage options.

Logistics - we will meet at the Chestnut Hill Parking area - ( (Coordinates: 40.072828, -75.215850) to begin our hike - This is not a large parking area, so we may need to have some people park at nearby trailheads.

Anticipated hike time 2 - 2.5 hours - please bring along snacks and water, and dress in layers for the weather. Closed-toe sturdy footwear recommended.

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 whatsapp for more information.

Please note that in order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or 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!