What we’re about
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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Hike Core Creek Park, 5 miles
Duchess Ln parking lot in Core Creek park, Duchess Ln, Langhorne, PA, US## Meet at Core creek Park, Duchess Ln, Pavilion 7 and 9 are in this location. (789 Duchess Ln, Langhorne, PA 19047)
## Meet at 8:45 AM Hike starts promptly at 9:00 AM, for Appalachian Mountain Club Hike.
Join me for a 5-6 mile moderate paced hike at Core Creek park.
We will hike on wooded and meadow trails. This is a moderate hike. The trail does have sections that can be a bit wet, muddy, and uneven. We will be on some bike/hike trails so keep an eye out for bikers. Wooded trails can be rocky. The trails are relatively level maybe 200 feet elevation.
Bring sturdy footwear, water.
Inclement weather may cancel hike. If doubtful, check the status of the hike on www.amcdv.org and check the activity calendar or contact the leader.
All participants will need to agree to and sign a paper AMC legal waver sheet just prior to the hike if you did not register online in the AMC Outdoor Connector.
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.1 attendee
Valley Forge Weekend Afternoon Hike in Autumn
Valley Forge Artillery Park, East Inner Line Rd, Valley Forge, pa, USJoin us for a hike at Valley Forge National Historic Park to get some good exercise, enjoy the scenery and meet new people.
The hike is approximately 5.5 to 7 miles. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds about 3.2 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections. Total elevation gain will be between 550 and 850 feet. Trails on Mt. Joy and/or Mt. Misery will be included as well as flatter areas. To make the hike more interesting, a different combination of various trails will be used each time the hike is offered. We will stop periodically, especially on the tops of hills and at trail junctions so we all continue on the same hike.
Meet in the Artillery Park parking lot at one of the picnic tables .
Bring water, snacks, clothing appropriate for the weather (layers work well), sturdy footwear (hiking shoes or boots recommended), 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, the announcement will be made at least two hours in advance.
All participants need to sign a paper AMC legal waiver sheet prior to the hike if not registered on the AMC website. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will need to sign the agreement for them. You are encouraged to register and sign the waiver online in advance at AMc website HERE
If you have any questions, please text Sue at 610 761 9302 or
Pat at 610 220 70125 attendees
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